“The Effect of Gender, Age and Designation on Workplace Happiness: A study of Women Universities in Rajasthan”

Abstract

Purpose – The study’s objective is to investigate the effect of gender, age and designation on workplace happiness in women exclusive private universities in Rajasthan. The study also shows the significance relationship among variables.

Design/methodology/approach – The study used a quantitative research design, which involves collecting and analysing numerical data through a standard questionnaire. The data was collected from a sample of total 102 employees working in women exclusive private universities of Rajasthan by using Convenience sampling method to obtain data through Oxford happiness questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale The results were analyzed using the arithmetic mean , Independent T- test to determine The effect of Gender, Age and Designation on workplace happiness.

Findings –  This study reveals the effect of Gender, Age and Designation on workplace happiness. This study found that there is a significant link between designation and workplace happiness.

Research limitations/implications – First, because it was restricted to academics and administrative staff employed by higher education institutions in Rajasthan, this study is constrained by the specific sociocultural milieu that it was performed in, which may limit its ability to generalise.

Practical implications – The findings of this study could assist institutions and educational organisations in developing policies and procedures that will increase academicians' happiness and assist them in achieving their objectives.