International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989 (Online) 10.30845/ijhss

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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