Keywords:
happiness at work
high school
teacher
demographics
well-being

  • Abstract

    This study investigates workplace happiness among high school teachers, focusing on overall happiness levels and the influence of demographic factors such as gender, age, work experience, and salary. A cross-sectional design was employed, with data collected from 359 teachers using the Happiness at Work scale, which measures three dimensions: Positive Emotions, Negative Emotions, and Values and Satisfaction. Descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVAs were used to examine potential differences across demographic groups. The findings revealed moderate to high happiness levels, with an overall mean score of 3.93 (SD = 0.49). Positive emotions averaged 3.94 (SD = 0.62), negative emotions 3.79 (SD = 0.84), and values and satisfaction 4.05 (SD = 0.58). No statistically significant differences in happiness were found across gender (p = 0.422), age (p = 0.619), work experience (p = 0.517), or salary (p = 0.331), suggesting that demographic variables have minimal impact on workplace happiness. These results underscore the need to explore organizational and contextual factors influencing teacher well-being. While the study contributes to understanding workplace happiness in the education sector, its cross-sectional design limits the ability to draw causal conclusions. Future research should investigate the longitudinal effects of organizational support, leadership, and workload on teacher happiness. Promoting workplace happiness is essential for enhancing teacher engagement, motivation, and resilience, which can, in turn, improve student outcomes and the overall quality of education.

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Ho-Thi, T.-H., Nguyen-Thi, H.-P., Nguyen-Thi, P.-T., Le, M.-D., & Bui, V. V. (2025). Happiness at work among high school teachers: A cross-sectional study. Multidisciplinary Reviews, 8(6), 2025209. https://doi.org/10.31893/multirev.2025209
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