ASSOCIATION BETWEEN HAPPINOMETER IN HAPPY WORK LIFE AND ORGANIZATION ENGAGEMENT AMONG PERSONNEL OF PHETCHABUN RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY

Authors

  • Sunit Soytong Faculty of Science and Technology Phetchabun Rajabhat University
  • Paitoon Sonthon Faculty of Science and Technology Phetchabun Rajabhat University
  • Kan Koomsab Faculty of Science and Technology Phetchabun Rajabhat University
  • Jetsadaporn Pakamwang Faculty of Science and Technology Phetchabun Rajabhat University
  • Itsara Tangsuwan Faculty of Science and Technology Phetchabun Rajabhat University
  • Mongkhon Narasri Faculty of Science and Technology Phetchabun Rajabhat University
  • Naruemon Janma Faculty of Science and Technology Phetchabun Rajabhat University

Keywords:

Work happiness, Organizational commitment, Spiritual well-being

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the relationship between happy work life and organizational commitment among personnel, examining and Well-being. The study also investigates the correlation between personal demographic factors and organizational commitment. The sample consists of 330 personnel from Phetchabun Rajabhat University, with data collected through questionnaires and analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation and Chi-Square Test.The findings reveal that spiritual well-being (Happy Soul) has the highest correlation with organizational commitment (r = 0.722, p < 0.001), followed by intellectual engagement (Happy Brain) (r = 0.675, p < 0.05) and happy heart (Happy Heart) (r = 0.645, p < 0.05) In contrast, physical well-being and work-life balance exhibit low correlations with organizational commitment (r < 0.50) Additionally, no significant correlation was found between personal demographic factors and organizational commitment (p > 0.05). These findings suggest that spiritual and intellectual aspects of work have a stronger influence on organizational commitment compared to physical factors or demographic attributes.

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Published

2025-03-31

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Soytong, S., Sonthon, P., Koomsab, K., Pakamwang, J., Tangsuwan, I., Narasri, M. ., & Janma, N. (2025). ASSOCIATION BETWEEN HAPPINOMETER IN HAPPY WORK LIFE AND ORGANIZATION ENGAGEMENT AMONG PERSONNEL OF PHETCHABUN RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY. Community Health Development Quarterly Khon Kaen University, 13(1), 119–131. retrieved from https://he05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/CHDMD_KKU/article/view/6595

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