The Empowering Relationship Between Life Skills and Happiness in Students

This study investigates the relationship between life skills and happiness among senior college students. The objective was to examine how specific life skills, such as self-awareness, empathy, decision-making, problem-solving, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and stress management, correlate with happiness levels. A sample of 100 college students (aged 18-24 years) from Khopoli, Maharashtra, was selected using a combination of non-probability accidental and purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Life Skills Test by Chauhan Sarika (2016) and the Happiness Scale by Gilbert (2012). Statistical analysis, including Pearson’s correlation coefficient, revealed significant positive correlations between life skills and happiness. Notably, self-awareness (r = 0.77), empathy (r = 0.79), interpersonal skills (r = 0.76), and stress management (r = 0.63) showed strong associations with happiness. Decision-making (r = 0.63), problem-solving (r = 0.58), and communication skills (r = 0.64) exhibited moderate correlations with happiness. The results suggest that enhancing life skills can be crucial in improving students’ well-being. The study highlights the importance of fostering these skills in educational settings to promote emotional health and happiness.