Abstract
The present paper attempts to study relationship between happiness and coping strategies among adults and adolescents. The Subjective Happiness Scale and Ways of Coping Questionnaires were administered to 80 individuals consisting of 40 adolescents and 40 adults. Statistical analysis was done by computing mean, standard deviation, t-test and correlation. The result shows adults are happier as compared to adolescents. A significant difference in coping strategies was seen between adolescents and adults. In adolescents' positive relationship were seen between seeking social support, planful problem solving and happiness and in adults a positive association was found between self control, positive reappraisal and happiness. On the other hand a negative association was seen in both the groups between happiness and escape avoidance.
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