Happiness and Engagement of Personnel Toward Being a Healthy Organization, Faculty of Public Health Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University

Abstract

      Objectives: This research aimed to study eight indices of happiness and the promotion and engagement of happiness and engagement among personnel.

     Methods: The sample group consisted of staff members of the Faculty of Public Health, working from October 2022 to September 2023. The tools used included questionnaires and interviews. Data were analysed using statistical software to present frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Additionally, qualitative content analysis was done by discourse analysis to interpret comments, which were then summarized and compiled comprehensively.

     Results: The results of this research found that most of the respondents were female (17 persons, accounting for 68.00%). Most have worked for more than 10 years (56.00%). The majority of personnel hold academic positions (68.00%). The overall happiness index of the personnel is at a high level (x̄ = 3.71, S.D. = 0.67). When considering individual aspects, the top three aspects are: 1) eagerness to learn (x̄ = 4.26, S.D. = 0.58), 2) spiritual well-being (x̄ = 3.97, S.D. = 0.72), and 3) kindness (x̄ = 3.87, S.D. = 0.67). The lowest average aspect is financial well-being (x̄ = 3.30, S.D. = 0.66). The organizational commitment of personnel is also at a high level, with the highest mean aspect being psychological (x̄ = 3.87, S.D. = 0.67), followed by organizational retention (x̄ = 3.72, S.D. = 0.80). Comparing organizational commitment between male and female personnel shows no significant statistical difference. The strategies to enhance happiness and engagement among the staff should include promoting exercise, which might involve organizing workout sessions before and during meetings. And support their self-development through off-site study visits. Activities to reduce stress, such as religious ceremonies on holy days, should also be included. Furthermore, providing knowledge about saving money and encouraging staff to bring their family members to participate in faculty activities are recommended.