It was published in 2022 and by Turkish academics The study entitled “Happiness and its Determinants: An Analysis for Türkiye” He revealed important facts about happiness.

The research examines the happiness levels of people in Turkey and their… Factors that influence happiness levels is intended to determine.

Let’s first examine the methodology. The study is based on TÜİK’s Life Satisfaction Survey data.

In this context, In 2017, 2018 and 2019 As part of the research, the results of the Life Satisfaction Survey are examined.

In the research that was carried out in those years more than 9000 people per year Because this falls within the scope of the research, a very extensive dataset is used.

In the context of the research, participants Demographic data (gender, age, marital status, income level, education, employment status), happiness levels, hope levels, religious beliefs, health status, institutionalization (intervention of security forces, their behavior towards the public, and individuals’ views on the fairness or impartiality of the court and the legal system). Variables such as the extent to which financial support is received from the environment and the comparisons individuals make between their current situation and their past situation were discussed.

Let’s move on to the findings. Being married has a positive effect on happiness!

When looking at demographic variables, the research results show that gender differences have no influence on happiness levels, while age, marital status, education, health, income level and employment status have no influence on happiness levels. affects happiness conclusion has been reached.

To talk about the details, age-wise young and old individuals They were observed to have higher levels of happiness compared to the middle-aged group.

In addition, people with characteristics such as being married, education level and income level, being healthy and working the happiness level is high conclusion has been reached.

Researchers found that happiness level is for education and income variables It does not depend on education level and income level, It posits that people with different income and education levels have different levels of happiness.

It seems that the perception of security in the country also influences happiness.

According to the research, security forces are sufficient It is concluded that people who think are happier.

Moreover, people their future expectations, perceptions of social welfare and attitudes towards the legal system. It also affects happiness levels.

In other words: the situation in the future will get better or at least stay the same Individuals who think about themselves seem to have higher levels of happiness.

In addition, society The level of prosperity is good It is also argued that individuals who believe and perceive the justice system to be working well are happier.

in the country the legal system works well Thinking individuals also have higher levels of happiness.

So how do researchers interpret these findings?

Based on these results, researchers name the factors that make people happy as follows;

• be married
• income to some extent
• Age
• He thinks the security forces are sufficient
• Thinking he is in a better position than his past
• Thinking that the situation will not worsen in the future
• Education to some extent
• Feeling that the legal system in his country is functioning
• interest in religion
• In general, society has a good level of prosperity and is hopeful about the future.

Researchers say the variable that has the greatest effect on happiness is… comparison with the past states that this is so.

In summary, this concerns research in Turkey on the happiness of individuals It reveals important results by uncovering various demographic, social, psychological and institutional factors.

Finally, as with any study, this study There may be some limitations Let’s remind ourselves and end our content.

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