Critical Evaluation of Research Methodological Errors in World Happiness Report 2024: A Perspective from Bharat

Randheer Kokku

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to evaluate methodological inconsistencies in World Happiness Report 2024 from the view of Bharat that is India. Bharat is time tested ancient philosophy which stands affirm to instill Dharma (the righteous way of living) in this world. Happiness is not an equivalent word to represent "Ananda" which people in Bharat attain more by way of spiritual options. World Happiness Report 2024 framework, heavily skewed towards material indicators to assess happiness among nations. Firstly, a philosophical critique is presented with logical argument why factors used in assessing happiness are not suitable in case of Bharat. In following section methodological drawbacks of World Happiness Report 2024 are presented. Further section explained lack of scientifically robust methodologies in World Happiness report 2024. At end conclusions are presented with a subtle recommendation to follow established research methods and procedures when evaluating societies as complex and ancient as Bharat.

Keywords: Bharat, Ananda, Happiness, Methodological errors, World Happiness Report 2024

How to Cite?: Randheer Kokku, "Critical Evaluation of Research Methodological Errors in World Happiness Report 2024: A Perspective from Bharat", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1790-1794, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26126124135, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26126124135