Public MA Viva-Voce Examination of Ms. Sahar Mohammad Ali Al-Jalbin, from the Department Psychology, Faculty of Arts & Humanities – Sana’a University

Ms. Sahar Mohammad Ali Al-Jalbin has successfully awarded her MA Psychology, majoring in Positive Psychology, from the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at Sana’a University. She achieved an outstanding academic performance, earning a percentage of 95% for her thesis entitled “The Relationship Between Happiness and Job Performance Among Female Employees of Private Universities in Amanat AL-Asmah – Sana’a.” The thesis defense took place on Thursday, Rajab 9, 1446Hijri, corresponding to January 9, 2025.

The Viva-Voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Post-Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
1. Prof. Lutf Mohammad Yahya Harish, External Examiner, Dhamar University, Chair.
2. Prof. Ilham Abdullah Al-Eryani, Main Supervisor, Sana’a University, Member.
3. Dr. Taher Qaed Ghaleb Farea Al-Hazmi, Internal Examiner, Sana’a University, Member.

The primary objective of the thesis was to investigate the relationship between happiness and job performance among female employees in private universities located in the capital city of Sana’a.

The findings of the thesis revealed several significant results, including:
1. An increase in both happiness levels and job performance among female employees at private universities in Sana’a.
2. A direct positive correlation between happiness and job performance, encompassing all dimensions of the happiness scale and the overall job performance score.
3. No statistically significant differences in happiness based on age, with the exception of the dimensions related to relationships and independence, which favored the age group of 40 years and older.
4. No statistically significant differences in happiness based on social status, except for the dimensions concerning commitment and religious aspects, which favored married women.
5. No statistically significant differences in happiness across five educational levels.
6. Statistically significant differences in happiness related to work duration, favoring those with ten years or more of experience.
7. No statistically significant differences in job performance scores among the three age groups (20-29 years, 30-39 years, and 40 years or older).
8. No statistically significant differences in job performance scores across five educational levels (secondary, diploma, BA, MA, PhD) or social status (single, married, separated, widow).
9. Statistically significant differences in job performance scores according to work duration, again favoring those with ten years or more of experience.

In her thesis, the researcher provided several recommendations for private universities aimed at enhancing the work environment to foster greater happiness and positive thinking, thereby improving overall job performance.

The Viva-Voce was attended by several academics, researchers, students, and several colleagues and family members of the researcher.