Service With A Smile: A study on Altruism and Happiness among Young Adults

Author(s)	Ms. Rishika Bhatnagar, Dr. Akshita Attree
Country	India
Abstract	Altruism, broadly defined as actions aimed at benefiting others without seeking external rewards, has been associated with improving subjective well-being, including happiness. This study investigates whether Altruism predicts the levels of happiness in young adults from age 18-26. The present research assessed 200 participants with the Self-Report Altruism (SRA) Scale and Steen Happiness Index (SHI). Findings highlight a significant interplay between altruistic traits and happiness, suggesting that higher levels of altruism predict enhanced levels of happiness. The interaction between altruism and happiness was evident, with altruism accounting for 24.4% of the variance in happiness among young adults. These results provide a robust understanding of how altruistic tendences serve as foundational psychological factors for happiness in subjective well-being. Hence, the findings underscore the importance of integrating altruistic engagement into youth-focused mental health and well-being programs, promoting both emotional fulfilment and social connectedness.
Keywords	Altruism, Happiness, Young Adults, Well-being
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-12
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.68720

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