A comparative survey of the happiness between boys and girls high-school students in Zahedan city

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The main aim of the present study was to comparative survey of happiness among high school students of Zahedan. The main aim of the present study was to comparative survey of happiness among high school students of Zahedan.The statistical sample includes 400 (189 males and 211 females) high school students who were selected using a random multiple stage sampling method. A descriptive design has been used for current research and the multidimensional students life satisfaction scale (MSLSS) has been used to measure participants happiness. Some descriptive statistics as well as independent sample t-test, ANOVA, and Tukey test were run to test the research hypothesis. Our Results indicated that a significant difference in mean scores of happiness between boys and girls. Moreover, a statistically significant was shown among different grades on happiness and some different life satisfaction aspects.

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