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Fear of Happiness, Rumination and Burnout among Young Adults

Author(s) Ms. Radhika Goyal, Dr. Roopali Sharma
Country India
Abstract The current study looked at the link between Fear of Happiness, Rumination, and Burnout in young adults, as well as differences between men and women and the role of Fear of Happiness as a predictor. Standardized tests, such as the Fear of Happiness Scale, the Ruminative Response Scale, and the Burnout Assessment Scale, were used to test a group of 105 people, both men and women, between the ages of 18 and 25. A correlational research design was utilized, and data were analysed employing Pearson’s correlation, independent samples t-test, and regression analysis.
The results showed that Fear of Happiness was strongly and positively linked to Rumination in both men and women. But it did not have a strong direct link to Burnout. Rumination was strongly linked to Burnout in both men and women. There were big differences between men and women in Rumination and Burnout, with women scoring higher. However, there was no big difference in Fear of Happiness. Regression analysis showed that Fear of Happiness was a strong predictor of Rumination and a weak predictor of Burnout.
The results suggest that Fear of Happiness may cause mental health problems mainly through negative thought patterns like rumination. Changing these kinds of thoughts may help young adults avoid burnout.
Keywords Fear of Happiness, Rumination, Burnout, Young Adults, Gender Differences, Psychological Distress
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-19

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