THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HAPPINESS CURRICULUM: A POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY INTERVENTION IN SCHOOLS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF DELHI

Аннотация

This article examines the effectiveness of the Happiness Curriculum, a positive psychology intervention implemented in schools by the Government of Delhi. The Happiness Curriculum is a unique initiative aimed at promoting well-being, mindfulness, and positive mental health among students. This study investigates the impact of the curriculum on various psychological and educational outcomes, including subjective well-being, academic performance, social- emotional skills, and resilience. A mixed-methods approach is employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with students, teachers, and parents. The findings provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of the Happiness Curriculum in fostering positive psychological development and creating a conducive learning environment. The study contributes to the growing body of research on positive psychology interventions in educational settings and provides recommendations for policy and practice. KEYWORDS Happiness Curriculum, positive psychology intervention, schools, Government of Delhi, subjective well-being, academic performance, social-emotional skills, resilience, well-being, mindfulness.