Happiness and Organizational Socialization: Exploring the Mediating Role of Restorative Environments

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Happiness and Organizational Socialization: Exploring the Mediating Role of Restorative Environments

Author Affiliations

¹Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, UP, INDIA

Int. Res. J. Social Sci., Volume 4, Issue (8), Pages 15-20, August,14 (2015)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the mediating role of restorative environments in the relationship between organizational socialization and happiness. 120 subjects with age ranging from 22-30 years participated in the study. Results indicated that restorative environment significantly mediated the relationship between happiness and organizational socialization.

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