FRIENDSHIP QUALITY AS A PREDATOR OF HAPPINESS AND WELL BEING IN YOUNG ADULTS
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This study examined the relationship between friendship quality, subjective well-being, and happiness among young adults. Young adulthood is a critical developmental stage characterized by identity exploration, increasing independence, and a growing reliance on peer relationships for emotional support. The study aimed to investigate how friendship quality and subjective well-being influence overall happiness.
A quantitative, correlational research design was employed. The sample consisted of 100 young adults aged 18–25 years, selected using purposive sampling from educational and urban settings. Data were collected through standardized self-report measures assessing friendship quality, subjective well-being, and happiness. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation.
The findings revealed a moderate positive correlation between friendship quality and happiness and well-being (r = 0.549, p < 0.01), indicating that individuals with higher-quality friendships tend to report greater levels of happiness. The results suggest that supportive, trusting, and meaningful friendships play a significant role in enhancing emotional well-being. Additionally, subjective well-being was found to be an important psychological factor influencing how individuals perceive their life satisfaction and emotional experiences.
The study highlights that while friendship quality is a key contributor to happiness, well-being is influenced by multiple factors. These findings emphasize the importance of fostering positive interpersonal relationships to promote mental health among young adults. Future research should explore additional variables and include more diverse samples to strengthen the generalizability of results.
A quantitative, correlational research design was employed. The sample consisted of 100 young adults aged 18–25 years, selected using purposive sampling from educational and urban settings. Data were collected through standardized self-report measures assessing friendship quality, subjective well-being, and happiness. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation.
The findings revealed a moderate positive correlation between friendship quality and happiness and well-being (r = 0.549, p < 0.01), indicating that individuals with higher-quality friendships tend to report greater levels of happiness. The results suggest that supportive, trusting, and meaningful friendships play a significant role in enhancing emotional well-being. Additionally, subjective well-being was found to be an important psychological factor influencing how individuals perceive their life satisfaction and emotional experiences.
The study highlights that while friendship quality is a key contributor to happiness, well-being is influenced by multiple factors. These findings emphasize the importance of fostering positive interpersonal relationships to promote mental health among young adults. Future research should explore additional variables and include more diverse samples to strengthen the generalizability of results.
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Friendship Quality Subjective Well-being Happiness Young Adults Mental Health
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Jun 18 2026
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Dobhal, A. (2026). Friendship Quality As A Predator of Happiness and Well Being in Young Adults. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(6). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i6.067
Dobhal, Akriti. "Friendship Quality As A Predator of Happiness and Well Being in Young Adults." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 6, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i6.067.
Dobhal, Akriti. "Friendship Quality As A Predator of Happiness and Well Being in Young Adults." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 6 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i6.067.
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Arnett, J. J. (2015). Emerging adulthood: The winding road from the late teens through the twenties (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Diener, E., Emmons, R. A., Larsen, R. J., & Griffin, S. (1985). The satisfaction with life scale. Journal of Personality Assessment, 49(1), 71–75.
Diener, E., Suh, E. M., Lucas, R. E., & Smith, H. L. (1999). Subjective well-being: Three decades of progress. Psychological Bulletin, 125(2), 276–302.
Diener, E., Oishi, S., & Lucas, R. E. (2002). Subjective well-being: The science of happiness and life satisfaction. In C. R. Snyder & S. J. Lopez (Eds.), Handbook of positive psychology (pp. 63–73). Oxford University Press.
Diener, E., Oishi, S., & Tay, L. (2018). Advances in subjective well-being research. Nature Human Behaviour, 2(4), 253–260.
Demir, M., & Özdemir, M. (2010). Friendship, need satisfaction, and happiness. Journal of Happiness Studies, 11(2), 243–259.
Patel, V., Kumar, M., & Singh, A. (2022). Peer relationships and well-being among Indian youth. Indian Journal of Psychology, 57(2), 145–158.
Pradhan, R. K., & Chettri, P. (2018). Friendship quality and psychological well-being among young adults. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 9(3), 345–350.
Ryff, C. D., & Keyes, C. L. M. (1995). The structure of psychological well-being revisited. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69(4), 719–727.
Sharma, N., & Kaur, A. (2018). Friendship quality and emotional well-being among college students. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 6(2), 112–118.
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