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The rapid advancement in technology remains as a predominant factor for influencing E-learning. The advent of E-learning platforms and modules which is benefitting different sectors is amazing that could only be dreamt a decade ago. The present study was undertaken with the core objective to assess learners’ attitude and preference towards E-learning. The study has been conducted among 125 respondents of Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous), of self financing wing with the students who have completed minimum of two E-learning modules and underwent assessment. The study is descriptive in nature and ensures random sampling method for data collection. A well designed questionnaire is prepared and data have been collected through Google forms. The tools employed are chi-square analysis, one way Analysis of Variance and Henry Garrett ranking technique. The result of chi square test shows that there exist significant association between interest in E-learning and learners’ attitude and preference towards E-learning. The study concluded by recommending the student community to adopt blended learning system for their personal growth and development.

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Attitude, Blended learning, E-learning and Preference

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Assessment of Happiness and Quality of Life – An Empirical Study with Special Reference to Anugraha Fashion Mill Private Limited, Tirupur

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Authors

B. Shanthini ¹

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1 Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Business Administration with CA, Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous), Erode - 638012, Tamil Nadu, IN

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HuSS: International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 10, No 2 (2023), Pagination: 71-76

Abstract

Happiness and Quality of life are inevitable in every human life. The ultimate goal of each creature in the world would be to lead a happy and comfortable life. The research has been undertaken with the main aim of knowing the happiness and quality of life. The study has been conducted among 100 white collared employees working in Anugraha Fashion Mill Private Limited, Tirupur. The study is descriptive in nature and adopts a simple random sampling method for data collection. The data is analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 22.0 and the tools employed are correlation and linear regression. The results show that whenever age increases, the contribution of social support to happiness also increases and the output of the ‘R square’ value of the linear equation indicates that 1.2% changes in the contribution of social support to happiness are accounted for by age of the respondents. Lastly, whenever age increases, the contribution of work culture to quality of life also increases. The study concluded by recommending the management to provide sufficient social support, and improved work culture to the employees for the mutuality of interest.

Keywords

Happiness, Quality of Life, Social Support and Work Culture

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