Happiness across Developmental Stage and Gend...

Happiness across Developmental Stage and Gender

Author Name : Dr. Nisha Jaiswal, Dr. Pranita Gaur

ABSTRACT

The present study was designed to study differences in happiness across age and gender. The sample consisted of 100 youth (50 men and 50 women) and 100 elderly (50 men and 50 women). The age group for youth and elderly were 20-30 years (Mean=24.75; SD=3.85) and 60-75 years (Mean=68.32; SD=5.14), respectively. The participants lived in the housing societies in Delhi the capital of India. The measure used was Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. Results showed no significant difference in happiness for either age or gender groups. Further the total sample was divided into four groups. No difference in happiness was found between the four groups either. All of them were found to be similar in happiness.

Keywords: Happiness, Youth, Elderly