EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP OF HAPPINESS AND RELIGIOSITY AMONG WORKING INDIVIDUALS: INSIGHTS FROM PAKISTAN

Abstract

Pakistan is a land of multi-religious beliefs and intricate cultures. One very important thing in the life of every human being is happiness. Many research results confirm that correlates of happiness are neatly associated with religion, showing how historically religion played a significant part in the happiness of individuals/people. This article explores the issues that how the working community is somehow satisfied with the other working conditions in Pakistan this study intends to explore the role of religion in the life experience of the professional working individual while investigating the impact of their belief system on his/her well-being. The researcher has collected information from 300 working men and women to know their perceptions regarding the area of research. The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire and Religious Attitudes Scale are used to obtain feedback from the researchers. The findings of the study underscore the significant influence of religiosity on happiness across the working population, while also providing further insights for both government policy and business cases into employee welfare that could bring greater profits. The study further found that regular participation in religious services was more fulfilling for working adults. As this study is limited to five of the major cities of Pakistan, therefore, results should not be generalized overall population. There may be compelling lines of inquiry to be pursued in connection with other religious variables. These implications can help practitioners and policymakers address the contentment of working individuals in Pakistan.