Exploring the Happiness and Self-Esteem Levels of Government Primary School Teachers in Remote Hilly Regions of Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand

Abstract

India’s diverse socio-economic landscape, particularly in mountainous regions like Uttarakhand, presents unique challenges to all the inhabitants, with particular difficulties for government primary school teachers located in remote, isolated areas in hilly districts. For that reason, the significance of subjective wellbeing among these educators amplified. Therefore, this study employs a descriptive survey method to explore the underlying determinants of happiness and self-esteem, as well as their interrelationship among government primary school teachers. The findings of frequency distribution and percentage analyses reveal various trends such as male teachers reported higher levels of happiness and self-esteem. Similarly, postgraduates exhibit greater happiness, albeit with lower self-esteem than graduates. Marital status also influences happiness, with married individuals reporting higher levels but concurrently displaying more significant proportions of low self-esteem. The 41-50 age group demonstrates the highest happiness, while the 30-40 age group exhibits the highest self-esteem. Statistical analyses exhibit no significant differences in the level of happiness and self-esteem based on demographic factors. Notably, self-esteem levels have statistically significant differences on the level of happiness and vice-versa also, both the variables have a moderate positive correlation. These findings underscore the complexity of determinants and advocate for tailored interventions for enhancing self-esteem and happiness among government primary teachers.