Happiness management and workplace well-being: Evolution, key insights, and future directions. A systematic review

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Mario Alberto Salazar-Altamirano
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7110-3378
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Esthela Galván Vela
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8778-3989
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Rafael Ravina-Ripoll
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7007-3123
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Mónica Lorena Sánchez-Limón
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0671-0076
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This study presents a systematic review of the evolution of Happiness Management in workplace contexts from 2010 to 2024, analysing methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and sectoral focuses. A quantitative and descriptive approach was used, selecting peer-reviewed studies from SCOPUS and Web of Science based on predefined inclusion criteria. The PRISMA model guided the review process to ensure methodological rigor. Findings indicate that research is dominated by quantitative, cross-sectional studies, mainly in large organisations in banking, education, and healthcare. Positive Psychology and the Job Demands-Resources Model are the most frequently applied theories. However, limited research exists on SMEs and the gig economy, inconsistencies in measurement methods, and a lack of longitudinal studies assessing the long-term impact of workplace happiness. Additionally, the effects of COVID-19, digital transformation, and automation on employee well-being remain underexplored. Happiness at work differs from concepts like “work climate” and “job satisfaction”. While work climate focuses on organisational perceptions and job satisfaction assesses specific conditions, happiness at work represents a broader, long-term state of well-being, integrating engagement, purpose, and fulfilment. Addressing these gaps requires interdisciplinary research integrating emerging theoretical frameworks, comprehensive measurement tools, and diverse methodological approaches to develop strategies that enhance employee well-being, organisational performance, and resilience in evolving work environments.

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Salazar-Altamirano, M. A., Galván Vela, E. ., Ravina-Ripoll, R. ., & Sánchez-Limón , M. L. (2025). Happiness management and workplace well-being: Evolution, key insights, and future directions. A systematic review. methaodos.社会科学期刊, 13(1), m251301a01. https://doi.org/10.17502/mrcs.v13i1.848
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Mario Alberto Salazar-Altamirano, Autonomous University of Tamaulipas

Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in law from the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí and earned a master’s degree in business administration and finance from TEC Milenio University in Monterrey, Nuevo León. His research interests include internal marketing, workplace happiness, social marketing, organisational behaviour, leadership, and organisational climate, among others. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Strategic Business Management at the Faculty of Commerce and Administration in Tampico, Autonomous University of Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Esthela Galván Vela, CETYS Universidad

PhD in Administrative Sciences. Member of the National System of Researchers in Mexico. Full-time professor at Cetys University. Member of the International University Network on Happiness at the University of Cádiz. Her research areas include Happiness Management, intrapreneurship, organisational behaviour, and elements of employee well-being.

Rafael Ravina-Ripoll, University of Cádiz

PhD in History and is a full professor at the University of Cádiz, Spain, in the Department of Organisation and Business. His primary research interests revolve around workplace well-being, with a particular focus on Happiness Management, Workplace Happiness, Organisational Justice, and Employee Behaviour. Over the years, Dr. Ravina-Ripoll has contributed extensively to the academic community through his publications in leading journals and active participation in international conferences. His work bridges theory and practice, providing insights into the role of organisational culture and leadership in fostering employee satisfaction and productivity.

Mónica Lorena Sánchez-Limón , Autonomous University of Tamaulipas

PhD in Administrative Sciences from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, is a Full Professor and Researcher at the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas, Mexico. She contributes to postgraduate programmes, including the master’s in business management and the Doctorate in Administrative Sciences, and undergraduate programmes in Accounting, Administration, and Sustainable Development Economics. A Level 2 member of the National System of Researchers, she has held key roles in ACACIA, including National President (2018-2022). Her research focuses on technology, innovation, and knowledge management, with extensive publications and international presentations

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