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@article{194872,
        author = {Dr. Dimple Bhalla},
        title = {Impact of Happy Curriculum on Learning Outcomes of Middle-School Students of Jabalpur City},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {8283-8289},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194872},
        abstract = {The concept of a Happy Curriculum has gained prominence in recent years as education systems worldwide increasingly emphasize students’ well-being alongside academic achievement. A Happy Curriculum integrates emotional well-being, life skills, value education, experiential learning, and a supportive classroom environment with traditional academic content. The present study examines the impact of a Happy Curriculum on the learning outcomes of middle-class students at the middle school level. Using a descriptive and inferential research design, data were collected from 300 middle-school students studying in classes VI–VIII from selected urban schools of Jabalpur city. Tools included a Happy Curriculum Exposure Scale and a Learning Outcomes Achievement Test, supplemented by a Student Well-being Questionnaire. Statistical analysis using mean, standard deviation, t-test, and correlation revealed that students exposed to a Happy Curriculum demonstrated significantly higher learning outcomes, better emotional regulation, and improved classroom engagement compared to students following a conventional curriculum. The findings suggest that a Happy Curriculum plays a crucial role in enhancing holistic learning outcomes among middle-school students and supports the integration of happiness-oriented practices into mainstream education.},
        keywords = {Happy Curriculum, Learning Outcomes, Emotional Well-being, Classroom Environment, Middle School students.},
        month = {March},
        }