A study of Modernization on Happiness among different university students with references to the State of Assam

Abstract

Happiness is often seen as one of the important goals of life. It has a saying that goes, "The happier the person is, the healthier he is," which means that there is a strong connection between happiness and health. It suggests that individuals who experience greater happiness tend to enjoy better physical and mental health. Happiness can lead to reduced stress, improved immune function and a greater overall sense of well-being, all of which contribute to better health outcomes. This study explores how modernization can bring positive and negative impact on happiness among university students in Assam. It looks at how changes like new technology, shifts in culture and trends in education impact students' well-being. The aim of the study is to find out the level of happiness and dimension of happiness among boys and girls of university students. Oxford Happiness Questionnaire developed by psychologists Michael Argyle and Peter Hills at 2002, age ranges from 13 to 68 was used for the present study. The methodology employed in the present study is descriptive survey method using simple random sampling technique to collect primary data through an online questionnaire and secondary data from existing sources. The study finds out that the majority of university students exhibit an average level of happiness. There also exists no significant gender differences in happiness across various dimension.