Happiness: a demographic and comparative study in Huánuco, Peru

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 Objective. To determine the levels of happiness in Huánuco (Peru), and to perform a multivariable analysis by dimensions across all districts. Methods. The target population consisted of 179,096 individuals of both sexes, aged between 18 and 60 years. From this population, a stratifed probabilistic sampling method with a 97 % confidence level resulted in a sample of 1,035 participants. Data collection was conducted using the Lima Happiness Scale developed by Alarcón. Results. The samples were found to be heterogeneous across the 13 districts of Huánuco, with a p-value of 0.000. Conclusions. The population of Huánuco predominantly exhibits a low level of happiness, accounting for 40 %, followed by a medium level of happiness at 33 %, and only 1 % reporting a high level of happiness. 

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Acencio-Malpartida, L. F. (2025). Happiness: a demographic and comparative study in Huánuco, Peru. Desafios, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.37711/