Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

Hope and Mindfulness as Correlates of Happiness


Affiliations
1 Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


The competitive pace of modern life places many demands on attention. This hectic life may cause stress and unhappiness. The present investigation was designed to study the relationship and gender differences between hope, mindfulness and happiness. Sample comprises of 180 students (100 males and 80 females) with age range of 18-24 years. For data collection purpose The Trait Hope Scale by Snyder et al. (1991) Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) by Brown and Ryan (2003) and The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire by Argyle and Hills (2002) are used. Results revealed a positive relationship between hope, mindfulness and happiness.

Keywords

Hope, Happiness, Mindfulness, Gender Differences.
Subscription Login to verify subscription
User
Notifications
Font Size


Abstract Views: 467

PDF Views: 0




  • Hope and Mindfulness as Correlates of Happiness

Abstract Views: 467  |  PDF Views: 0

Authors

Ashu
Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India
Sandeep Singh
Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India
Devender
Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India

Abstract


The competitive pace of modern life places many demands on attention. This hectic life may cause stress and unhappiness. The present investigation was designed to study the relationship and gender differences between hope, mindfulness and happiness. Sample comprises of 180 students (100 males and 80 females) with age range of 18-24 years. For data collection purpose The Trait Hope Scale by Snyder et al. (1991) Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) by Brown and Ryan (2003) and The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire by Argyle and Hills (2002) are used. Results revealed a positive relationship between hope, mindfulness and happiness.

Keywords


Hope, Happiness, Mindfulness, Gender Differences.



DOI: https://doi.org/10.15614/ijpp%2F2015%2Fv6i4%2F127204