The Nomological Net of Subjective Well-Being at the Workplace

Abstract: The following study examines the nature of subjective well-being in a working context. The purpose of this research is to find out which dimensions are most central to well-being in the workplace. Thus, a questionnaire was used to gather information about the different dimensions (i.e., work engagement, job satisfaction, life satisfaction, personality, and well-being at the workplace). The statistical analysis was done through a network analysis approach. The sample consists of 243 participants. The results show five dimensions in our network that demonstrate the strongest connection to workplace well-being: work engagement (i.e., dedication, absorption, vigor) and job satisfaction (i.e., work itself and colleagues). Therefore, the take-home message of our study is that positive work relationships (job satisfaction) relate to work engagement, and vice versa, to promote a positive intrapersonal and interpersonal well-being in a working context; supporting the construct of eudaimonic workplace well-being as well.