Factors Determining Happiness in Life Compared Between Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Workers

Abstract

          This study examines the difference in happiness levels between agricultural and non-agricultural worker. The sample population comprises individuals aged 18 years and older who answered all the questions in the study's variables. The analytical sample size consists of 927 observations, and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and Ordered logit regression were used to confirm the results.
          The descriptive results indicate that the sample population consists of slightly more females than males (52.32 % compared to 47.68%), with the majority aged between 50-59 years (24.60 %) and married or living together (61.60 %). Additionally, most participants reported being very satisfied with their current physical health (70.87%). In terms of social factors, the majority of the sample reported being very satisfied with their family relationships (85.33 %), relationships with neighbors/ acquaintances (82.09 %), and free time (70.66%). Concerning economic factors, 41.86 % of the sample population had completed primary education or lower, 62.68% were working outside agriculture, and 46.71% were living in households at or below the poverty line. Regarding happiness in life, as measured by a scale from 0 (not happy at all) to 10 (very happy), 26.65 % of the sample reported 8 points, 20.06 % reported 10 points, and 17.37 % reported 7 points.
          The multivariate analysis confirms that individuals employed in the agricultural sector report higher levels of happiness than those outside the sector. Age exhibited a statistically significant negative effect on happiness, while positive effects were observed for family relationships, health, free time, and household income.