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Title:
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING AT WORK AND JOB SATISFACTION OF EMPLOYEES AT COMPANIES IN VIET NAM

Authors:
Hoang Anh Khai Nguyen , Hai Nguyen Truong Thanh and Phuong Tran Dang Le

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Hoang Anh Khai Nguyen1 , Hai Nguyen Truong Thanh2 and Phuong Tran Dang Le3
1,2,3. Faculty of Social Sciences-Law, Hoa Sen University, Vietnam

MLA 8
Nguyen, Hoang Anh Khai, et al. "THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING AT WORK AND JOB SATISFACTION OF EMPLOYEES AT COMPANIES IN VIET NAM." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 4, Apr. 2024, pp. 1295-1315, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i04.028. Accessed Apr. 2024.
APA 6
Nguyen, H., Thanh, H., & Le, P. (2024, April). THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING AT WORK AND JOB SATISFACTION OF EMPLOYEES AT COMPANIES IN VIET NAM. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(4), 1295-1315. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i04.028
Chicago
Nguyen, Hoang Anh Khai, Hai Nguyen Truong Thanh, and Phuong Tran Dang Le. "THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING AT WORK AND JOB SATISFACTION OF EMPLOYEES AT COMPANIES IN VIET NAM." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 4 (April 2024), 1295-1315. Accessed April, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i04.028.

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ABSTRACT:
This study aims to explore the correlation between subjective well-being at work and job satisfaction among Vietnamese employees, focusing on how these aspects influence organizational dynamics and employee performance in the Vietnamese context. A correlational research design was utilized to investigate the relationships between subjective well-being and job satisfaction. The study involved a sample of 370 employees from various sectors including manufacturing, technology, and services across Vietnam. Data were collected using standardized instruments, notably the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) and the Work-Related Quality of Life (WRQoL) scale. Statistical analyses, including Pearson's correlation and multiple regression, were employed to examine the associations and predictability between the variables. The results revealed strong positive correlations between subjective well-being and multiple facets of job satisfaction. Specifically, high levels of job and career satisfaction were significantly associated with greater overall job satisfaction. Conversely, increased workplace stress was found to negatively impact job satisfaction. Control in the workplace emerged as a significant predictor of job satisfaction, highlighting the importance of autonomy and employee engagement. The findings underscore the importance of enhancing subjective well-being in the workplace as a strategic approach to boost job satisfaction among Vietnamese employees. For managers and HR professionals, these results suggest that initiatives aimed at increasing job control, reducing stress, and promoting career development are likely to enhance employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.

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