Impact of Social Security on the Life of People:  An Empirical Study from Kerala, India

Umesh K

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.82972

Impact of Social Security on the Life of People: An Empirical Study from Kerala, India

Author(s)	Dr. Umesh K
Country	India
Abstract	Purpose: To examine the impact of social security on the life of people, and to understand how social security, operating through social assistance, social insurance and social protection, functions as an instrument of social and economic justice. The study further situates social security within the wider framework of human security and the Sustainable Development goal of poverty eradication. Methodology: The study adopts a mixed-methods design combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, supported by descriptive, analytical and historical methods. Primary data were gathered from 615 beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries across Grama Panchayats, Municipalities and Municipal Corporations of the Kozhikode district of Kerala through questionnaires, schedules and interviews using random sampling, while secondary data were drawn from government reports, books, journals, articles and periodicals. The t-test, one-way ANOVA and Least Significant Difference (LSD) post-hoc analysis were employed to test the influence of gender, education, income and caste. Results/Analysis: The analysis indicates that social security measures exert an above-average positive influence on the life of people (mean score 30.20 out of 48). No significant difference was found across gender, whereas statistically significant differences emerged with respect to educational qualification, income and caste, with higher-education and higher-income groups reporting a comparatively lower perceived impact, and SC/ST respondents reporting the most consistent benefit. Novelty/Value: By linking grassroots empirical evidence on social-security beneficiaries with the broader discourse on human security and inclusive development, the study contributes to policy and academic discussions on how welfare protection can be made more equitable, accessible and dignity-enhancing for marginalised communities.
Keywords	Social Security, Social Protection, Human Security, Social Welfare, COVID-19, United Nations, Sustainable Development.
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-07-04
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.82972

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