The role of Social Intelligence on happiness among millennials

A different world, a different worldview. Millennials have grown up in a time of rapid change, giving them a set of priorities and expectations sharply different from previous generations. (Goldman Sachs, 2020). The millennial generation, also known as the echo boom, is generally defined as the population cohort born between 1981 to 1997 (Frey, 2018). The aim of the study is to determine the role of social intelligence and happiness among millennials. Social intelligence is defined as the ability to understand other people and how they will react to different social situations (Silvera, 2001). Lyubomirsky (2013) defines happiness as the experience of joy, contentment, or positive well-being, combined with a sense that one’s life is good, meaningful, and worthwhile. The sample for this research consisted of 145 millennials. Random sampling method was used. The scales employed are Oxford Happiness Questionnaire and Tromso Social Intelligence Scale. Correlational tests, t-tests and regression analysis were performed for analysing data.  The results of the study showed that social intelligence is a significant predictor of happiness. Moreover, there was no gender differences in the level of happiness and social intelligence among millennials.