WORK HAPPINESS OF POLICE OFFICERS

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to examine 1) the level of workplace happiness of police officers, and 2) the factors affecting the level of workplace happiness of police officers. The research employed mixed methods comprising the quantitative data collected from 222 respondents drawn from the target population of 497 police officers. The research instrument was a set of questionnaires, which was analyzed by using statistics of frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Multiple regression coefficient analysis. The qualitative data was based on interviews conducted with 15 key informants. The research tool was a structured interview form. The data were validated using a triangular method and concluded by using content analysis. 

The results indicated that the workplace happiness of police officers was overall at the highest level (= 4.39, S.D.= .52). When considering each aspect, kindness ranked the highest level (= 4.65, S.D. = .48), followed by having a strong family bond (= 4.60, S.D. = 64), and demonstrating moral values (= 4.49, S.D.=.54). The factors in terms of weight and monthly income affecting the workplace happiness of police officers were at the .05 level of significance. The factors concerning workplace environment, wage and remuneration, job stability, job positions, and self-esteem significantly influenced the workplace happiness of police officers, with a correlation value of .850 (Multiple R=.850), and could explain an increased degree of influence on the workplace happiness of police officers, accounting for 72 percent (R Square = .722).