The Examination of the Impact of Organizational Happiness on Administrative Health with the Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction among Employees of Sports and Youth Organizations in Isfahan Province

The aim of this research was to examine the Impact of Organizational Happiness on Administrative Health with the Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction among Employees of Sports and Youth Organizations in Isfahan Province. The research methodology was descriptive-correlational in terms of purpose and nature and was conducted through a survey. The study population included all employees of sports and youth organizations in Isfahan province (410 individuals). Using Krejcie and Morgan's table, a sample of 201 individuals was selected, and ultimately, 195 questionnaires were returned and analyzed. Samples were selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using three standard questionnaires: organizational happiness, job satisfaction, and administrative health. The validity and reliability of the questionnaires were confirmed, and the Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the reliability of the questionnaires was 0.73, 0.81, and 0.87, respectively. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 23 and PLS version 3 software. The research findings indicated that, from the employees' perspective, organizational happiness has a positive and significant impact on administrative health with the mediating role of job satisfaction. Job satisfaction also has a significant impact on administrative health. Furthermore, the path coefficient results showed that organizational happiness has a positive and significant influence on administrative health and job satisfaction. Therefore, based on the obtained results, managers and officials of sports and youth organizations can improve employee job satisfaction and subsequently enhance administrative health in their organizations by creating conditions of enthusiasm and happiness in the workplace.