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Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research
MJAAR
The Integrated Path: How Purpose and Discipline Synthesize to Foster Authentic Happiness
Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara, Ahumuza Audrey
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research (MJAAR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 4, No. 10 |
| Published | 31 October 2025 |
| ISSN | 3006-6417 |
Abstract
In contemporary society, the pursuit of happiness has become increasingly fragmented, with individuals often seeking fulfillment through isolated means rather than integrated approaches. While purpose provides existential meaning and direction, and discipline offers the behavioral consistency to actualize intentions, their synergistic interaction in fostering authentic happiness remains underexplored.
Keywords
authentic happiness
life purpose
discipline
self-regulation
purpose clarity
psychological wellbeing
positive psychology
mediation analysis
integration profiles
synergistic effects
Cite This Article
Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara & Ahumuza Audrey (2025). The Integrated Path: How Purpose and Discipline Synthesize to Foster Authentic Happiness. Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research, 4(10). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=27
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