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: This study explores the happiness disposition among secondary and senior secondary school students in relation to their locality (rural and urban) and age (below and above 13 years) in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. The main objectives were to examine whether students’ happiness levels varied significantly based on their geographical background and age group. A descriptive survey method was employed, and the data was collected using a standardized Happiness Disposition Scale. The sample included students from both rural and urban schools across different age groups.
The findings revealed that there was no statistically significant difference in happiness disposition between students from rural and urban localities at both the secondary and senior secondary levels. However, a comparison of mean scores indicated that rural senior secondary students (M = 93.61) reported slightly higher happiness levels than their urban counterparts (M = 90.74). Similarly, no significant difference was found between students below and above 13 years of age, though students above 13 years exhibited higher average happiness disposition.
The study concludes that locality and age do not significantly affect students' happiness disposition, though minor trends favoring rural students and older adolescents were observed. The results suggest that happiness among students may be influenced more by personal and school-related factors than by age or geographical background alone. These findings emphasize the need for inclusive, school-wide emotional well-being programs that cater to students across all age groups and localities.
Keywords:
Happiness Disposition, Senior Secondary School Students, Shimla
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"EXPLORING AGE AND LOCALITY AS DETERMINANTS OF HAPPINESS: A STUDY OF SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS IN SHIMLA DISTRICT", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.a395-a404, July-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2507047.pdf
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