Abstract

This research explores the impact of counselling interventions on happiness levels among adolescents. Happiness, a multidimensional construct encompassing subjective well-being, life satisfaction, and positive affect, is a fundamental aspect of mental health and overall quality of life. Happiness Scale (HS-RHMJ) by Rastogi and Moorjani was used, which evaluates happiness across Career Well-being, Subjective Well-being, Social Well-being, Spiritual Well-being and Emotional Well-being dimensions. The data is collected from 30 adolescents during pre-counselling and post-counselling sessions. Counselling is proposed as a potential avenue for enhancing happiness by addressing underlying psychological factors, promoting coping skills, and fostering positive psychological growth. Using a quantitative research design, pre- and post-intervention assessments measure changes in happiness levels among participants who receive 6 hours (one hour per day) counselling interventions. Statistical analysis which includes paired-sample t-test is conducted to evaluate the impact of counselling on happiness levels. The result indicates that there is significant effect of counselling in increasing happiness (p<0.01). The study aims to provide empirical evidence supporting the effectiveness of counselling in promoting happiness and well-being among individuals, with implications for mental health interventions and positive psychology practices.