Adaptations and validation of Hindi happiness scale (HHS) among Indian adolescents and young adults
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https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm2024.v04.n02.001Keywords:
Happiness, Adolescents, Young Adults, Hindi Happiness Scale, Validation, Adaptation, Cultural Context, Psychometric PropertiesAbstract
Culturally appropriate assessment tools to measure happiness among English speaking adolescents and young adults in India are required. The study establishes the reliability and validity of the adapted HHS among English speaking Indian adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 25. Translation and back-translation methods were used by language expert for the items of HHS. Results reveal that five-factor structure of the scale, demonstrating satisfactory internal consistency and concurrent validity with the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS). The adapted and validated HHS in English emerges as a reliable instrument for assessing happiness, also contributing to a deeper understanding of subjective well-being in India.
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