Per Capita Income, Social Safety Network and Human Happiness

This study investigates the intricate nexus between per capita income, social safety networks, and human happiness, using primary data, collected from 250 participants working in both public and private universities of Southern Punjab, Pakistan through a questionnaire. 5-Points Likert Scale was used to record the views of participants on various items of questionnaire. The findings reveal that Per capita income, social networks, education, good health, environmental, social relationships, and democracy exhibit a positive association with human happiness. Conversely, income inequality, political instability, advancing age, and inflation demonstrate a negative relationship with human happiness. In the light of these findings, this study suggests (i) to focus on mitigating political instability (ii) reducing income inequality, (iii) and controlling inflation to improve overall happiness levels of people.