Happiness as Related to Mental Health among University Students
Sameera Shafiq, Rifqa Anam Naz, Madiha Ansar, Tanzeela Nasrulla, Maham Bushra, Sohail Imam
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the association between happiness and mental health among 100 students
(30 males and 70 females) of University of Gujrat by using convenient sampling technique to collect data through
self-administered questionnaires of Subjective Happiness Scale to measure happiness and General Health
Questionnaire to assess mental health. Findings revealed significant moderate positive correlation between
happiness and mental health. Findings also indicated no significant gender differences in the level of happiness
and mental health among youth. Moreover, socio-demographics were found not to play any significant role
among university students in their happiness and well being.
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