7P's of life-satisfaction: a social constructionist model for the life satisfaction of religious minority groups in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan)

Minority groups can, depending societal conditions, find themselves living marginalized lives in some communities. Religious-based discrimination can result in these groups feeling dejected and deprived of their basic rights, resulting in stress and dissatisfaction. To understand and explore their life satisfaction, their plight needs to be addressed. This paper presents findings from a qualitative study in Kohat district, involving interviews with 27 participants (14 Christians, 7 Hindus, 6 Sikhs). Participants were purposively selected and interviewed using a semi-structured guide, including religious scholars, social activists, employees, and political representatives. A thematic approach (coding, categorization, thematic coding) was used. Emergent categories were prioritized and named with initial “P,” forming one thematic code: the “7P’s of life satisfaction.”

Jan Alam