Covid-19: A Study on Happiness and Creativity in Adults

The outbreak of the COVID-19 disease has posed a great challenge to people’s daily lives and will have far-reaching consequences, beyond the spread of the disease. COVID-19 has worsened the psychological well- being of individuals. It has also affected happiness to a large extent. It is crucial to boost happiness during this severe global pandemic. It has been linked to improved mental health which is the need of the hour. It is vital to balance the fearful energy of a pandemic with an investment in fostering happiness with the help of creativity. Creativity plays an incredible role in helping people deal with fear, stress, boredom, and uncertainty in times of crisis. The present study aims to investigate the relationship between happiness and creativity among adults in the COVID-19 crisis.  The study was conducted on a sample of 100 adults of age 20 to 30 years. Standardized scales were used to measure happiness and creativity among adults. Results discovered that all domains of creativity and happiness are positively correlated. Results of the study emphasize the need for time and effort for creative thought, accomplishments, and implementations.