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The Impact of Happiness on Health Promoting Behaviors: An Empirical Analysis

Author(s) Dr. Manika Prabhakar
Country India
Abstract College life is a formative period marked by intense learning, self-discovery, and transition to independence. However, academic pressures, financial constraints, and social challenges can adversely affect students’ mental health and health-related behaviors. Happiness, a core component of well-being, has been linked to healthier lifestyle choices, including balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and effective stress management. The present study aimed to examine differences in health-promoting behaviors between college students with high and low levels of happiness. A sample of 100 students aged 18–24 from colleges in Punjab was assessed using the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II) and the Happiness Scale (HS-RHMJ). Independent t-test results revealed a significant difference in health-promoting behaviors between high-happiness (M = 2.89) and low-happiness (M = 2.29) groups, t (198) = 6.06, p < .01. Findings support existing research indicating that happiness functions as both a psychological resource and a motivator for adaptive lifestyle choices. These results underscore the importance of interventions that enhance happiness as a pathway to fostering sustainable health behaviors among college students.
Keywords Happiness, Health Promoting Behaviors, College students.
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 16, Issue 3, July-September 2025
Published On 2025-08-18
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i3.7788
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9x3z8
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