THE IMPACT OF PATERNAL AND MATERNAL BACKGROUND AND LEISURE-TIME CREATIVE PURSUITS ON THE PERCEIVED HAPPINESS AMONG SECONDARY LEVEL MUSLIM FEMALE STUDENTS IN WEST BENGAL

The present study examined the Happiness among Muslim Female students and explored the influence of selected parental and leisure-related factors on their Happiness. The study particularly focused on the educational qualification and occupation of parents, as well as student’s engagement in creative activities during leisure time. The findings revealed statistically significant differences in happiness total score based on father’s educational Qualification (p = 0.000 < 0.05) and father’s occupations (p = 0.011 < 0.05). Similarly, Mother’s educational qualification showed a significant difference in students’ happiness (p = 0.039 < 0.05). However, no significant difference in Students Happiness based on mother’s occupations (p = 0.574 > 0.05). Furthermore, a significant difference was observed in happiness among Muslim female students according to their engagement in creative activities during leisure time. The findings suggested that parental educational background and certain socio-economic factors, along with constructive leisure activities, play an important role in promoting happiness among Muslim Female students. The study highlights the importance of supportive family environments and meaningful leisure engagement for their overall wellbeing.