WORKPLACE HAPPINESS AMONG INDIAN TEACHERS: PSYCHOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE PERMA PROFILER

Abstract

While it may have a diverse meaning in different cultures, at its core, happiness encompasses a profound sense of overall well-being. The pursuit of happiness has also gained importance within societal frameworks. Governments and policymakers around the world are recognizing the importance of people’s happiness and are combining measures of happiness and quality of life into their policy decisions. The concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH), introduced by Bhutan, highlights the need to prioritize holistic well-being over merely economic growth or progress only measured in metrics. Even organizations in striving to maximize their operations and achieve their objectives, they are gradually realizing that a happy workforce is not just a desirable outcome but a big factor in overall success. Institutions of higher learning have also started recognizing the need to create a conducive environment where Teachers and all its stakeholders feel valued, supported, and empowered. Hence to measure Workplace Happiness levels of Teachers PERMA profiler by Seligman is adapted and validated for Indian University teachers.