Anger and Happiness Among Young Adults: Examining the Mediating Role of Grit

The present study examines the relationship between anger and happiness and investigates the mediating role of grit among young adults in Kerala. Anger is an emotional response associated with frustration and perceived threats, whereas happiness represents a positive psychological state associated with subjective well-being. Grit, characterised by perseverance and sustained commitment towards long-term goals, may contribute to positive psychological functioning. The study employed a quantitative correlational research design involving 200 participants aged between 20 and 40 years from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts of Kerala. Participants were selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using the Grit Scale developed by Ajilal P. and Raju S.