ANALYSIS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS' HAPPINESS IN RELIGIOUS AND GENERAL COLLEGES

Abstract

This research was conducted with the aim of describing and analyzing more deeply the orientation of happiness in students. The subjects of the study were 100 students from Islamic Religious Universities (PTAI) and Public Universities (PTU) in North Sumatra. . The research method used is quantiative research. The research data was obtained through the distribution of Google Form questionnaires and in-depth interviews with selected respondents aimed at getting a more in-depth description. The data collection carried out in this study was by means of documentation, interviews and observations. Meanwhile, the data analysis techniques used are through data collection, data reduction, display or presentation of data and data verification to draw conclusions. The results of this study showed that the dominant happiness factor in PTAI students was religious and religiosity with respondents who chose this factor as much as 30%. Meanwhile, the dominant happiness factor in PTU students is faktor money with answer respondents who chose this factor as much as 32%. In behaviors that affect happiness, there are similarities, namely PTAI and PTU students dominantly choose a close and harmonious relationship is a behavior that can affect the happiness of their lives.