Genelleştirilmiş Sıralı Lojistik Regresyon Analizi ile Bireylerin Mutluluk Düzeylerine Etki Eden Faktörlerin Belirlenmesi

Abstract

In this study, it’s aimed to determine the factors affecting the level of happiness of the individuals by Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) 2016 Life Satisfaction Survey (LSS) data and determine to appropriate logit model for the data set. “Happiness levels” have been selected as dependent variable, category merging has been made due to the fact that the “very happy” and “very unhappy” levels of the 5-categorized dependent variable were preferred in small numbers. Chi-square independence test has been applied to many variables that could affect happiness. 16 factors affecting happiness were determined as independent variables according to the results of the Chi-square test. Before predicting the effect of the obtained factors on happiness with the ordered logistic regression model, the assumption of parallel lines tested. Since the parallel lines assumption is not hold, the model established estimated with the Generalized Ordered Logistic Model. According to the analysis result; it has been determined that some independent variables provide the assumption of parallel lines, some do not. It has been determined that the increasing the education level of individuals has a positive effect on happiness except master degree. It has been revealed that individuals who are more hopeful about the future are happier. It has been observed that the effects of factors such as income satisfaction and health satisfaction on happiness are similar. It has been determined that individuals registered with the Social Security Institution are happier than those who have never been registered with this institution. Also, it has been revealed that public services satisfaction that individuals receive have an effect on their level of happiness.