The Impact of Employment on the Pursuit of Happiness in the Modern Workforce

Kalpana Kumari , Pramila Tiwari

Affective Commitment, Causes, Consequences, Contentment, Employee Wellbeing, Work Engagement

Happiness is an essential element of human kind, and it is a concept that is deeply valued by professionals of all ages in the contemporary workforce. It is widely recognized that individuals are more dedicated to finding happiness in both their personal and professional lives. Given the significant amount of time spent at work, it is crucial to understand the impact that employment and the work environment have on the happiness of individuals and communities worldwide. The pursuit of happiness has expanded to encompass workplace experiences, and this paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the definition, causes, and consequences of happiness at work. Drawing on insights from the burgeoning body of research on happiness in positive psychology, this paper examines the current state of knowledge on the subject. Promoting mental well-being in the workplace involves ensuring that employees' psychological, emotional, and social well-being are all taken care of within a shared work environment, resulting in a positive state of mind that enables employees to perform their daily tasks effectively. This paper primarily focuses on the relationship between work and employment and their impact on people's happiness, while also exploring happiness-related constructs and the shared factors that contribute to and stem from happiness.

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"The Impact of Employment on the Pursuit of Happiness in the Modern Workforce", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no.635 - 644, February-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2402099.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 2, February-2024

Pages : 635 - 644

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_210202

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2402099

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Research Area: Social Science and Humanities 

Country: Patna, Bihar , India

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ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016

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