Self-Clarity and Happiness Among Artisans in Rural India
Luis Miguel Gallardo
- Publisher
- IntechOpen
- Published
- 2026-07-03
- Edited volume
- Psychology of Happiness and Wellbeing — Theories, Practices, and Global Perspectives
- Editor
- Murat Yildirim
- Affiliation
- Yogananda School of Spirituality and Happiness, Shoolini University, Solan, India
Plain-language summary
An open-access peer-reviewed book chapter drawing on field research in rural India: how simple self-clarity practices — anchored in positive psychology, self-determination theory and contemplative training — can support day-to-day well-being and vocational identity for working artisans.
Abstract
This open-access chapter explores the relationship between self-clarity and happiness among artisans in rural India. It integrates positive psychology, self-determination theory, the PERMA model and culturally adapted contemplative practices, examining how self-concept clarity may support anxiety reduction, well-being enhancement, vocational identity and psychological flourishing among rural artisans.
Research themes
- Self-Clarity
- Happiness
- Rural India
- Artisans
- Public Health
How to cite
APA
Luis Miguel Gallardo (2026). Self-Clarity and Happiness Among Artisans in Rural India. In Murat Yildirim (Ed.), Psychology of Happiness and Wellbeing — Theories, Practices, and Global Perspectives. IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1016068
BibTeX
@incollection{Gallardo2026_selfclarityhappinessartisansruralindia,
author = {Luis Miguel Gallardo},
title = {Self-Clarity and Happiness Among Artisans in Rural India},
booktitle = {Psychology of Happiness and Wellbeing — Theories, Practices, and Global Perspectives},
editor = {Murat Yildirim},
publisher = {IntechOpen},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.5772/intechopen.1016068},
}