Perceptions and opinion of happiness among University students in a Malaysian University

Author: Redhwan Ahmed Al-Naggar ; Karim Alwan. Al-Jashamy ; Low Wah Yun ; Zaleha Mohd Isa ; Mutee Izidin Alsaror ; Abdul-Gafoor Ahmed Al-Naggar
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Happiness, Perceptions, University students
From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 2010;11(2):198-205
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Objective: This study was aimed to explore the perceptions and opinions of happiness among university students. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in January for the academic year 2010 among 33 Medical Science Students from Management and Science University (MSU), Shah Alam, Malaysia. The facilitator wrote down the conversation during the discussion. The data obtained was classified into various categories. Due to the small sample size, the data was analyzed manually. Results: All participants mentioned that the main source of happiness is money. Good relationship with friends and family is the second source of happiness among university students. Some of the students mentioned that the stability of life and good health are causes of happiness. Few participants mentioned that success in life is one of the causes of the happiness.