The dynamics of physical activity and happiness index: insights from Malaysian university students / Ku Ahmad Safwan Ku Ahmad Romzi and Wahidah Tumijan

This study explores the relationship between physical activity and happiness among UiTM Seremban 3 students. While prior research highlights their correlation, the temporal and causal dynamics remain understudied [1]. This study uses quantitative research design and used two questionnaires which are International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) to measure the physical activity of the UiTM Seremban 3 students and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) to measure their happiness index. Addressing this gap can offer valuable insights into how increased physical activity impacts UiTM Seremban 3 student's happiness level. The research used qualitative research design The questionnaire was distributed online using Google Form to all the respondents incorporating the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) [4] to measure physical activity level and to get physical activity total for variables, and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) [5] to assess happiness level and to get the mean of the UiTM Seremban 3 student’s happiness index. A total of 300 UiTM Seremban 3 students participated. Descriptive analysis and statistical correlation were applied to determine the relationship between physical activity and happiness levels.