Our Impact

The Pilot

In 2021-2022, Happiness Initiative ran a research pilot study to measure the impact of the Well-being Circles programme. The study employed a Waitlist Randomised Controlled Trial.

At the end of the 12-session intervention period, 142 Wave 1 participants (in the Intervention group) were measured against 163 Wave 2 participants (in the Control group).

Here are the results.

Significant Improvement in

Well-being Skills & Outcomes

All 11 measures of Well-Being Skills and all 9 measures of Well-Being Outcomes showed significant improvement in the Intervention group over the Control group after the 12-session intervention.

Effects are Sustained 6 Months After the Programme Ended

All 11 measures of Well-Being Skills and 9 measures of Well-Being Outcomes are sustained 6 months after the programme has ended. The measures also remained significantly better than before the programme started, with only one exception.

Deep Impact on Self with a Positive Spill-Over Effect

Most of the participants engaged in more prosocial behaviours after the programme. Those who are parents reported being better parents, and those who are working promoted well-being at their workplaces.

Outcome

Impact Snapshot

Well-being Skills (Post-Prog)

On all 11 measures of Well-Being Skills, Intervention Group is significantly better than Control Group at post-intervention.

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Participant B

This program has been a wonderful blessing for my mental and emotional wellbeing. It's been an eye-opening journey, helping me understand myself better and providing practical tools to manage anxiety and stress effectively. But it's not just about personal growth; the program's community has been a remarkable source of connection and support. Being part of a group of individuals all striving for improved wellbeing has been truly uplifting and inspiring.