Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Dinesh Singh ¹, Anita Malik ²

Affiliations
1 Govt. College, Baund Kalan, Bhiwani, Haryana, IN
2 Pt. N. R. S. Govt. College, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The present study was designed to assess and compare the level of spirituality and happiness of males and females of different rural and urban areas of District Rohtak and explore the relationship the correlation between spirituality and happiness. A 2×2 factorial design was adopted for the present study. The study was conducted over a sample of 200 (100 males and 100 females) of the age group of 20-40 years. Out of them 100 subjects (50 males and 50 females) were selected from different rural areas and 100 subjects (50 males and 50 females) were selected from different urban areas on random basis. Structured Interview Schedule was used to assess the level of spirituality Revised Oxford Happiness Scale was used to assess the level of happiness of the subjects. It was hypothesized that there will be a significant difference between rural and urban as well as male and female in the level of spirituality and happiness. It was also hypothesized that there will be a significant positive relationship between spirituality and happiness of the subjects. The obtained data was analysed by mean, SD, t-test and Pearson 'r'. No significant difference was found m level of spirituality as well as happiness due to differences of sex and residential background of the subjects. A significant moderate positive relationship was found between the level of spirituality and happiness of the subjects. On the basis of the finding of the study it may be concluded that spiritual and religious belief serve as source of attachment, security and confidence and motivate people to strive for their life goals and live happily.

Keywords

Spirituality, Happiness.

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Anita Malik ¹, Dinesh Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Pt. NRS Govt. College, Rohtak, IN
2 Govt. College, Baund Kalan, Bhiwani, IN

Abstract

In the modern era of tough competition and anxiety, everyone is hankering after happiness. In psychological perspective happiness is a positive emotional state that is subjectively defined by each person. Emotions like pleasure and contentment tell us that something good is happening. Positive emotions and mental attitude can improve quality of our lives and heal our bodies of illness and stress. The present paper is an attempt to discuss the essential of happiness. Happiness increases creativity, productivity and longevity of a person. Strategies for enhancing happiness such as environment, physical state, habituation, relationships etc. have been suggested. Having considered the effects of happiness and subjective well being suggestions are provided to adopt positive thinking and increase life satisfaction.

Keywords

Happiness, Positive Psychology.

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