Causal Relationship Between Work Happiness, Work Passion, and Job Satisfaction of People in Muak Lek Municipality, Muak Lek District, Saraburi Province
Keywords:
Work Happiness, Work Passion, Job SatisfactionAbstract
Work passion is an important variable that helps workers to be satisfied with their work. Therefore, this research has the objective to examine the consistency between the research conceptual framework and empirical data on causal influences, including both direct and indirect influences on work happiness, work passion, and job satisfaction of the working age groups in Muak Lek Municipality, Muak Lek District, Saraburi Province. This research used a closed-end questionnaire to collect data from 203 working age groups in the Muak Lek Municipality. Statistics used include frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, confirmatory factor analysis, and a causal relationship test. The study found that the conceptual framework of research and empirical evidence was consistent with the conditions (p-value = 0.94, Chi-square/df = 0.76, GFI = 0.96, AGFI = 0.94, NFI = 0.92, IFI = 1.03, CFI = 1.00, RMSEA = 0.00). The findings revealed that work happiness directly influenced work passion and job satisfaction, work passion directly influenced job satisfaction, and work happiness indirectly influenced job satisfaction. This research provides suggestions and future research for those interested.
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