Abstract:

Purpose - In this study, the organizational support perceived in the relationship of happiness in the work life, the work life balance and the regulatory role of age were studied. Happiness in the business life has been incorporated into the research model of two dimensions: hedonic and eudaimonic.  Method - The research was conducted on 412 employees who continue their business lives in a metropolitan municipality and its branches. The data obtained was used in the empirical testing of the theoretical model developed in the study. Hypotheses have been tested by the hierarchical regression analysis method. Results - According to the research results, there is a meaningful relationship between detected organizational support and hedonic and eudaimonic happiness. In addition, it has been found that the work life balance has no regulatory role in the relationship between organizational support perceived and happiness in the work life. It is also determined that age has a regulatory role in the relationship between organizational support and negative emotions perceived. Discussions - Study reveals the role of age and work life balance in the relationship of happiness in the work life with the organizational support perceived. The research results contribute to organizational behavioral literature.