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The Integrated Path: How Purpose and Discipline Synthesize to Foster Authentic Happiness

Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara, Ahumuza Audrey


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
Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research

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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