HAPPINESS BASED ON THE HAPPY WORKPLACE CONCEPT OF MILITARY OFFICIALS: EVIDENCE IN THAILAND
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https://doi.org/10.14456/apsr.2024.11Keywords:
Happiness, Happy Workplace, Happinometer, Military Official, ThailandAbstract
The objectives of this research were to study the level of happiness based on the happy workplace concept of military officials and analyze how many elements the happiness based on the happy workplace concept of military officials were. The sample for this research consisted of 340 military officers in Thailand. The data were analyzed using arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and structural validity was checked through confirmatory factor analysis. The research results revealed that the overall level of happiness based on the happy workplace concept of military officials was high. The aspect with the highest score was relaxation, while social well-being scored the lowest. The elements of happiness according to the happy workplace concept for military officers were found to include, in order of importance: relaxation, spirituality, passion for learning, family well-being, financial health, generosity, physical health, and social well-being. Relevant agencies can apply these conceptual frameworks to enhance the happiness of their personnel and create a happy workplace.
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