• Dharani.M
• Saranya.S

The purpose of the present study is to investigate the relationship between Music preference and happiness of individuals. The statistical population involved in this study included college students around Coimbatore. The sample involved in this study included 150 (Male - 75, Female - 75) college students selected through the purposive sampling method and based on the statistical methodology principles of correlational studies. In this study, the 14-item Short test of Music preference (STOMP) and also the 29 item Oxford happiness questionnaire are used as tools. Results showed that there are significant correlations between the music preference of individuals and their happiness. In the light of statistical results, it is concluded that the choice of music preference and the level of happiness of an individual are interrelated to each other. There is a significant relationship between Music preference and Happiness.

Music preference, Happiness

"Relationship between Music preference and Happiness: A study among college students", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 8, page no.345-351, August-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2008046.pdf

"Relationship between Music preference and Happiness: A study among college students", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 8, page no. pp345-351, August-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2008046.pdf