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A Kaleidoscope of Malaysian Indian Women’s Lived ExperiencesHappiness and Meaning in Life Among Indian Female University Students

A Kaleidoscope of Malaysian Indian Women’s Lived Experiences: Happiness and Meaning in Life Among... [Happiness and meaning in life are arguably socially constructed and highly likely to be shaped by specific cultural values and practices. This study investigates the role of culture in determining sources of happiness and meaning in life by focusing on Malaysian Indian female university students as a specific cultural group. Employing semi-structured interviews, the study examines the meaning and sources of happiness and meaning in life among thirty Malaysian Indian female university students. Happiness is associated with relationships, having personal time, personal peace and freedom, personal achievement and taking part in everyday things as opposed to being in a state of sadness and stress. The majority reported being happy. Relationships, leisure activities, achievements, material advancement, spiritual well-being, and health were reported as domains of happiness. Sources of happiness are relationships and events or situations related to them. Most participants described their life as meaningful. Meaning in life is defined in terms of life goals and direction. Many respondents reported a continuous search for meaning in life. Findings highlight the role of socialisation and intersectionality in shaping these women’s life experiences. It also implies a complex role of culture in shaping life experiences and outcomes. Findings are discussed within the socio-cultural perspective of meaning in life and happiness.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Kaleidoscope of Malaysian Indian Women’s Lived ExperiencesHappiness and Meaning in Life Among Indian Female University Students

Editors: Karupiah, Premalatha; Fernandez, Jacqueline Liza

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Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore
Copyright
© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022
ISBN
978-981-19-5875-5
Pages
177 –198
DOI
10.1007/978-981-19-5876-2_10
Publisher site
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Abstract

[Happiness and meaning in life are arguably socially constructed and highly likely to be shaped by specific cultural values and practices. This study investigates the role of culture in determining sources of happiness and meaning in life by focusing on Malaysian Indian female university students as a specific cultural group. Employing semi-structured interviews, the study examines the meaning and sources of happiness and meaning in life among thirty Malaysian Indian female university students. Happiness is associated with relationships, having personal time, personal peace and freedom, personal achievement and taking part in everyday things as opposed to being in a state of sadness and stress. The majority reported being happy. Relationships, leisure activities, achievements, material advancement, spiritual well-being, and health were reported as domains of happiness. Sources of happiness are relationships and events or situations related to them. Most participants described their life as meaningful. Meaning in life is defined in terms of life goals and direction. Many respondents reported a continuous search for meaning in life. Findings highlight the role of socialisation and intersectionality in shaping these women’s life experiences. It also implies a complex role of culture in shaping life experiences and outcomes. Findings are discussed within the socio-cultural perspective of meaning in life and happiness.]

Published: Oct 23, 2022

Keywords: Happiness; Meaning in life; Intersectionality; Well-being; Women

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