Ongoing Research

Research Project

A Multidimensional Study of Happiness Among Indians

Led byProf. Kamlesh Singh

Funded byRajya Anand Sansthan, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh

PeriodMarch 2020 – September 2023

The available tools for assessing happiness were developed mostly in Western societies. Although validated, these measures do not sufficiently capture all the dimensions of happiness that matter most to the Indian population. This nationwide project aims to develop a happiness measure for Indians.

How the scale is being built

Extensive review of Western and non-Western literature, especially from India
Two qualitative studies: semi-structured interviews, surveys and focus group discussions with a diverse sample
Expert consultation to inform the new scales
Final stageExamining the scales’ psychometric properties

What the project produces

Multidimensional Happiness ScaleA new measure of happiness designed for Indians.

Happiness Facilitators ScaleExplores the factors that facilitate happiness among Indians.

Project team

Prof. Kamlesh SinghProject Lead, IIT Delhi

Gaurav SaxenaResearch Assistant

Edited Book · Springer

Religion, Spirituality and Positive Psychology

Co-editorsProf. Kamlesh Singh & Gaurav Saxena, IIT Delhi

PublisherSpringer (accepted for publication)

ExpectedEarly 2023

This academic book explores the associations between religion, spirituality and positive psychology. It examines the philosophical, theoretical and practical aspects of the dominant Indian religions that inform our present-day positive psychological understanding.

Religious traditions covered

HinduismBuddhismIslamJainismChristianitySikhism

Also in the book

The Indian notion of well-beingA review of current understanding.

Unique Indian practicesSynthesised findings on practices that facilitate well-being among Indians.

Contributions are invited from academics, research scholars and clinicians from all parts of India.