Savoring as a Predictor of Happiness and Positive Affect among Adolescents

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Sarita Rani
Taruna Gera

Abstract

Across the globe the nations are trying to explore and identify the strategies which
would help in enhancing the positive affect leading to ultimate happiness in each and
every stratum of the society specifically among adolescents. Positive Psychological
Interventions (PPIs) such as mindfulness, savoring, gratitude, kindness, empathy,
meaning, flow exercises etc. are being applied to generate positive feelings and to
attain the goal of sustainable happiness and well-being. Savoring is believed to be one
such strategy in positive psychology which has shown promising effects in enhancing
happiness, positive affect and reducing negative affect. The present study comprising
of 300 (N=300) adolescents from the state of Haryana (India) made an attempt to
explore relationship between savoring, happiness, positive affect and negative affect.
Savoring Beliefs Inventory by Bryant (2003), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire by Hills
& Argyle (2002) and Positive and Negative Affect Schedule by Watson et al. (1988)
were applied to measure the variables. Savoring emerged as a significant correlate
and predictor of happiness and positive affect among adolescents

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Rani, S. ., & Gera, T. . (2023). Savoring as a Predictor of Happiness and Positive Affect among Adolescents. Mind and Society, 12(02), 44–49. https://doi.org/10.56011/mind-mri-122-20235
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