Yaşam Memnuniyeti İle İş Memnuniyeti Arasındaki İlişki: Yaşam Memnuniyeti Anketi Kullanarak Türkiye Örneği

Year 2025, Volume: 14 Issue: 2, 248 - 290, 07.09.2025

Fares Alabod , Bilge Eriş Dereli

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu tarafından 2017–2022 dönemi için yayınlanan Yaşam Memnuniyeti Anketleri kullanılarak iş memnuniyeti ile yaşam memnuniyeti arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektedir. Potansiyel yanlılık sorunlarını gidermek için Heckman seçim modeli kullanılmıştır. Çalışma, iki değişken arasında pozitif bir ilişkiyi destekleyen ampirik bulgular sunmaktadır. Bu bulgu, anlamlı işlerde çalışmanın ve destekleyici bir iş ortamında bulunmanın genel yaşam memnuniyetini büyük ölçüde artırdığını göstermektedir. Çalışma, çalışan memnuniyeti ve refahına yönelik bütünsel bir yaklaşımı teşvik eden organizasyonel strateji ve politikaların önemine dikkat çekerek, iş memnuniyeti ile genel yaşam memnuniyeti arasındaki ilişkiye dair anlayışımızı derinleştirmektedir.

Keywords

Yaşam Memnuniyeti , İş Memnuniyeti , İş-Yaşam Dengesi , Heckman Seçim Modeli , Türkiye

The Relationship Between Life Satisfaction and Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Türkiye Using Life Satisfaction Survey

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between job satisfaction and life satisfaction using the Life Satisfaction Surveys conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute for the 2017–2022 period. It implements the Heckman selection methodology to correct for selection biases. The findings provide empirical evidence supporting a positive relationship between the two variables. This suggests that engaging in meaningful work and being in supportive environments significantly contribute to enhancing overall life satisfaction. The study deepens our understanding of the link between job satisfaction and life satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of organizational strategies and policies that promote a holistic approach to employee well-being and satisfaction.

Keywords

Life Satisfaction , Job Satisfaction , Work-Life Balance , Heckman Selection Model , Türkiye

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