Self-esteem as a trajectory towards happiness and well-being among rural adolescent

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Rajesh Sachdev (Department of Statistics, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, New Delhi) Punam Midha (Department of Psychology, M.D.U, Rohtak, Haryana)

Adolescence is the most vital phase of life when teens are much bothered about their self-worth, which may serve as a resource of their happiness and well-being. The present study is an attempt to examine the level of self-esteem and explore it as a pathway towards happiness and well-being of rural teens. A purposive sample of 200 adolescents, 15-18 years old, both male and female, from rural background of Rohtak district, Haryana was drawn. Standardised tools were used to assess self-esteem, happiness and well-being of adolescents. The obtained data were analysed by using descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis, correlational as well as regression analyses were computed. The findings indicated that though adolescents were enjoying high self-esteem yet lower level of happiness. However, above moderate level of overall subjective well-being was reported, where above average level of positive well-being was observed with moderate level of ill-being. Further correlational analysis indicated the positive link of self-esteem and happiness with overall subjective well-being. Regression analysis revealed self-esteem as the predictor of both happiness as well as overall subjective well-being. The current findings endorsed the suggestion to give interventions to rural adolescents for enhancing their level of happiness.