Turnisha Dey* and Shree Lakshmi
This research study aims to explore how birth order influences self-esteem, psychological resilience, and happiness among young adults. Birth order, or an individual's position among siblings in a family, has long been thought to influence many elements of personality and psychological development. Self-Esteem refers to a person's total subjective assessment of their own value or worth, including their ideas about themselves and the feelings that go along with it. The term psychological resilience describes the capacity to adjust to and recover from hardship, trauma, or stress. People who possess resilience are able to persevere through adversity, bounce back from failure, and stay positive and purposeful. Happiness is defined by sentiments of joy, contentment, and general well-being. It includes feeling good about oneself, having good feelings, and feeling fulfilled. Utilizing a sample of young adults, three distinct questionnaires-Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale (RSE), The Resilience scale (RM) and subjective happiness Scale were used and they were administered through Google Forms. A quantitative approach is taken, with standardized measures used to assess self-esteem, psychological resilience, and happiness levels among young adult participants from various birth orders. The study seeks to establish whether there are any significant relationships between birth order and these psychological dimensions. By examining how birth order impacts self-esteem, psychological resilience and happiness, the study aims to shed light on any correlations among birth order on self-esteem, resilience and happiness. The practical understanding that these discoveries carry extends beyond scholarly curiosity. These dynamics can influence family dynamics, counselling methods, and programmes targeted at improving psychological outcomes in young people of varied birth orders.
Published Date: 2025-02-05; Received Date: 2024-09-30
