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Workplace happiness as a trinomial of organizational climate, academic satisfaction and organizational engagement

Workplace Happiness in Public Institutions: A Model from Spain’s Police Training School

What is this article about?

This article explains how organizational climate, academic satisfaction, and organizational commitment interact to influence workplace happiness among police cadets in Spain. Ravina-Ripoll, Romero-Rodríguez, and Ahumada-Tello conducted an empirical study at the National Police School (EPN) using structural equation modeling to assess the relationships among these factors.


Why is it important?

This article explores how emotional well-being in public service training environments can contribute to better governance, motivation, and resilience in high-risk professions like policing. Despite growing research on job satisfaction, few studies have focused on academic satisfaction and organizational commitment as predictors of happiness among future public servants.


Key Findings

1. Organizational commitment is the only significant predictor

  • Among the three variables, only organizational commitment had a statistically significant positive impact on happiness (β = 0.225, p < 0.01).

  • Organizational climate and academic satisfaction were not directly correlated with happiness.

2. Moderate levels of satisfaction and engagement

  • Average scores suggest moderate organizational climate and academic satisfaction, and high levels of perceived happiness.

  • However, variance within the data indicates potential inequalities in the training experience.

3. Governance matters

  • The findings suggest the absence of participatory governance may limit the potential for academic and climate variables to influence cadet happiness.

  • A call is made for a co-governance model involving students, faculty, and leadership.


Methodology

  • Sample: 190 police cadets in Spain (2019–2020 cohort).

  • Variables: Measured using validated scales (Allen & Meyer for commitment, Vergara-Morales for satisfaction, Huff & Kelley for climate).

  • Analysis: Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via SPSS.


Practical Implications

  • Public institutions must promote happiness as a governance metric, not just a personal feeling.

  • Chief Happiness Officers and policies aligned with emotional intelligence can support engagement and mental health.

  • Happiness contributes to organizational sustainability and citizen trust in public service.


FAQs

Q: What is the main driver of happiness among police cadets?
A: Practical organizational commitment—loyalty and emotional connection to the institution.

Q: Why aren’t climate and satisfaction significant predictors?
A: Possibly due to the lack of participatory governance and contextual pressures within the police academy structure.

Q: Can this model be applied to other public sectors?
A: Yes, but it should be adapted and validated for different roles like health, education, or municipal services.

Q: What’s the broader message?
A: Happiness is a public good—and training institutions should embed well-being into governance models.

Ravina-Ripoll, R., Romero-Rodríguez, L.M. and Ahumada-Tello, E. (2022). Workplace happiness as a trinomial of organizational climate, academic satisfaction and organizational engagement. Corporate Governance, 22(3), 474-490. https://doi.org/10.1108/CG-12-2020-0532

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