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Erschienen in: Quality & Quantity 4/2023

29.09.2022

Prediction of satisfaction indicators increasing the level of happiness: evidence from the Turkish life satisfaction survey

verfasst von: Simla Güzel, Ayhan Görmüş

Erschienen in: Quality & Quantity | Ausgabe 4/2023

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Abstract

Research on happiness, in the meaning of the ultimate goal of people’s lives, dates back to ancient times. Living well and creating suitable conditions to achieve happiness are essential issues in one’s life. However, happiness is affected by many factors. The first thing that comes to mind is the psychological ones. Besides, many socio-economic satisfaction indicators and demographic profiles have an effect on establishing a happy environment. In this line, this paper aims to examine the relationship between the level of happiness and satisfaction indicators by employing multiple linear regression modelling to data from the 2019 Turkish Life Satisfaction Survey. The regression results reveal that the satisfaction indicators considered in this study, except satisfaction from education, significantly explain the happiness level. Admittedly, an increase in educational attainment also improves the level of happiness, however, educational attainment may be a source of unhappiness for especially Turkish people who are disappointed in working life.

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Metadaten
Titel
Prediction of satisfaction indicators increasing the level of happiness: evidence from the Turkish life satisfaction survey
verfasst von
Simla Güzel
Ayhan Görmüş
Publikationsdatum
29.09.2022
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
Quality & Quantity / Ausgabe 4/2023
Print ISSN: 0033-5177
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-7845
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-022-01532-4

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