Job Satisfaction, Mental Health and Gratitude Among Indigenious and Overseas Pakistani Employees

Abstract

This study looks at the links between job happiness, mental health, and thankfulness among Pakistani employees, both locally and globally. A quantitative study approach was used, with 400 individuals (200 indigenous and 200 foreign Pakistani personnel) recruited using purposive sampling. Three tools were used to collect data: the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS), the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS), and the Gratitude Questionnaire. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS version 27, which included descriptive statistics, regression analysis, one-way ANOVA, and correlation analysis. The findings show that job satisfaction has a substantial impact on both mental health and thankfulness, with higher job satisfaction related with better mental health outcomes and increased appreciation. Conversely, low work satisfaction is associated with worse mental health and lower feelings of thankfulness. Job satisfaction, mental health, or thankfulness were demonstrated that it was different among native and international personnel. These findings emphasize the need of a comprehensive approach to employee well-being, implying that increasing job satisfaction can improve mental health and thankfulness. This has ramifications for organizations that want to establish friendly and effective work cultures.