日々の仕事を楽しむ人は、仕事における幸福感を6倍感じやすく、離職意向が37%低下

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health MDPI Article Meaningful Work, Happiness at Work, and Turnover Intentions Humberto Charles-Leija 1,2,*, Carlos G. Castro 1 , Mario Toledo 1 and Rosalinda Ballesteros-Valdés 1 1 Instituto de Ciencias del Bienestar Integral, Tecnmilenio University, Monterrey 64909, Mexico 2 Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico * Correspondence: humbertocharles@yahoo.com Abstract: It has been documented that there is a positive relationship between a worker's subjective well-being and productivity, and individuals who are happy in their work have a better attitude when performing activities; happier employees are more productive. Turnover intention, on the other hand, may arise from various factors rather than merely the need to increase a salary; as the traditional economic theory states. The fact that the work performed does not contribute to the worker's life purpose, that there might be a bad relationship with colleagues, or else might play a role in the search for a new job. This study aims to show the relevance of meaningful work in happiness at work and turnover intention. Data from 937 professionals in 2019, in Mexico were analyzed. Regression analyses were used to assess the impact of meaningful work on happiness at work and turnover intention. Results show that meaningful work, feeling appreciated by coworkers, and employment of daily tasks significantly predict happiness at work. A logit model showed that having a job that contributes to people's life purpose, feeling appreciated, and employment of daily tasks reduces turnover intention. The main contribution of the study is to identify the importance of dimensions of purpose and meaning in the work context, contributing to economic theory. Limitations include the use of single items from a more extensive survey, which might diminish the validity and reliability of the constructs under scrutiny. Future directions point towards the need for more robust indicators of the variables of interest, but the findings emphasize the importance of research focused on the innovative workers' attribute to their own wellbeing, organizational results, and productivity, including a return of investment (ROI) indicators. Keywords: meaningful work; happiness at work; purpose in life; job satisfaction; turnover intention 1. Introduction From a traditional economic standpoint, work is an exchange of time and effort for income [1]. However, it can be so much more. People are constantly facing challenges at work, putting their skills and abilities up to the test. At work, people can find moments of satisfaction and achievement, and they can establish social relationships that contribute to their sense of well-being. Work can be a source of satisfaction, even greater than that which leisure time provides [2]. Researchers have found that if leisure time is devoted to low- physical activity, or low intellectual effort, such as watching t