ABSTRACT

This study examined the relationshipamong Muslim and non-Muslim residents of Peshawar cityon religious commitment, happiness and psychological well-being. The data was collected from 140 participants, aged 18 to 40 years. An instrument of self-report measure was operated for tapping on mentionedvariables. Data analysis was performed in SPSS using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and an independent sample t-test. Results of Pearson correlation demonstrated a positive and significant correlation among religious commitment, psychological well-being and happiness. Significant difference was found on religious commitment among Muslims and non-Muslims. Muslims obtained a significantly higher mean score on religious commitment than did non-Muslims. Meanwhile, the study concludes that there is no significant difference among Muslims and non-Muslims and gender on psychological well-being and happiness. Using an independent sample t-test it is evident that people might be psychologically healthy and feel happy, regardless of following any specific religion. Keywords: Religiosity, Psychological well-being, Happiness
Publication date: 01/02/2020

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2020/9.2.4931