Economic Factors of Happiness Among Working Women

Abstract

Happiness is a psychological concept with several definitions and dimensions. In the field of psychology, the happiness is a positive emotion that is deeper than a good temporary mood. Happiness is one of the most important concepts in the field of mental health and defined as a sustainable approach and pleasant feeling. Happiness in mental health, includes positive emotions such as joy, peace, a sense of involvement and enthusiasm in life. Many psychologists believe that there are at least three fundamental elements of happiness, including emotional, social and cognitive conceptions. Emotional component causing a positive emotional state while social component has led to widespread and positive social relationships with others. The cognitive component causes the individual to interpret everyday events with optimism. Gender, income, married status, education level, the job satisfaction, health promote education and increase knowledge are the main effective factors on human happiness The stress levels are more overwhelming in the case of women due to the greater need among them to strike a balance between their personal and professional lives. Recent years have seen a shift in the role played by women, wherein they are no longer handling the expectations of the family and society alone. The women face lots of challenges to make her life stable in her dual role. This study is to find out the economic factors of happiness among working women.