Meaningful Work, Happiness at Work, and Turnover Intentions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15513892 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Humberto Charles-Leija (0000-0003-1730-8661, TecMilenio University, corresponding author), Carlos G Castro (0000-0001-5488-6466, TecMilenio University), Mario Toledo (0000-0001-6443-9256, TecMilenio University), Rosalinda Ballesteros-Valdés (0000-0002-2883-749X, TecMilenio University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 3565-3565 |
| Publication date | 2023-02-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph20043565 |
| PMID | 36834260 |
| OpenAlex | W4321235279 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 27 |
It has been documented that there is a positive relationship between a worker's subjective well-being and productivity, and individuals who are happy in their work have a better attitude when performing activities: happier employees are more productive. Turnover intention, on the other hand, may arise from various factors rather than merely the need to increase a salary, as the traditional economic theory states. The fact that the work performed does not contribute to the worker's life purpose, that there might be a bad relationship with colleagues, or else might play a role in the search for a new job. This study aims to show the relevance of meaningful work in happiness at work and turnover intention. Data from 937 professionals, in 2019, in Mexico were analyzed. Regression analyses were used to assess the impact of meaningful work on happiness at work and turnover intention. Results show that meaningful work, feeling appreciated by coworkers, and enjoyment of daily tasks significantly predict happiness at work. A logit model showed that having a job that contributes to people's life purpose, feeling appreciated, and enjoyment of daily tasks reduces turnover intention. The main contribution of the study is to identify the importance of elements of purpose and meaning in the work context, contributing to economic theory. Limitations include the use of single items from a more extensive survey, which might diminish the validity and reliability of the constructs under scrutiny. Future directions point towards the need for more robust indicators of the variables of interest, but the findings emphasize the importance of research focused on the meaning workers attribute to their own work and the effects this attribution might have on their own wellbeing, organizational results, and productivity, including a return of investment (ROI) indicators
Context (archaeology · Economics · Feeling · Happiness · Job satisfaction · Salary · Turnover · Work (physics · Work motivation · Applied Psychology · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social Psychology · Workplace Health and Well-being
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| Citations per year | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |