Authors : S. Laksha; N. Jabeen Banu; Santhana Lakshmi V.; Dr. Sivasakti Balan D. P.; R. J. Thayumanaswamy

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26mar777

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Abstract : Adolescence is a crucial period of human life. This period of life is a milestone of personal growth and emotional well-being. Teenagers have a lot of expectations and occasions, as birthdays reveal. This study investigates the relationship between emotional well-being and happiness during birthday celebrations among teenagers aged 13-17. Data were collected via surveys assessing emotional tone, self-worth, and social support, using a self-developed Happiness Index. The study evaluates the happiness index scores and correlates them with the emotional well-being of teens. Positive emotional tones predict perceived self-worth; negative emotional tones indicate a lack of self-worth. The research also affirms that younger teens enjoy family involvement; in contrast, older teens prefer peer support. Overall, findings show that birthday happiness has a significant impact on adolescents' emotional well-being and self-esteem. The study emphasizes the importance of family and peer support in teen mental health by examining how personal celebrations reflect deeper emotional and social dynamics. The results suggest that greater birthday happiness reflects stronger emotional well-being. Social attention and care received on birthdays enhance overall happiness and emotional fulfillment. Although a smaller group still demonstrates emotional sensitivity, it proves emotional resilience and self-regulation among teens. Family time and emotional intimacy on special occasions have a positive impact on mental health and self-perception. Show a gradual transition in the reliance on peers for emotional support instead of family. This demonstrates strong peer influence during adolescence.

Keywords : Happiness, Birthday, Adolescence, Occasion, Peer Pressure.

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