Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the influence of selected human values on well-being, which may
also manifest in happiness, within the adult Mexican population that could be applied to organizations.
This research employed an observational, ex post facto, cross-sectional, and explanatory design. A total of
1,721 records were drawn from the World Values Survey (WVS) database, collected between 2017 and
2022. The instrument underlying these data covers a broad range of social topics, from which eleven items
were selected for the present analysis. Statistical processing was conducted using R Studio’s lavaan
package, applying several structural equation models with latent variables to test a set of specific research
hypotheses, using the maximum likelihood covariance method. The results yielded Cronbach’s alpha and
omega coefficients above 0.70, and average variance extracted (AVE) values equal to or greater than 0.50
for the constructs. Acceptable fit indices were obtained across absolute, incremental, and parsimonious
measures. Findings showed that seven exogenous variables explained approximately 22% of well-being,
while six of these variables accounted for about 12% of happiness. Furthermore, the results indicate that
well-being is a significant predictor of happiness.
These findings have important professional implications for organizations. Understanding how human
values influence well-being and happiness can guide the development of workplace policies, programs,
and interventions aimed at improving employee satisfaction, engagement, and productivity. By fostering
environments that align organizational practices with employees’ core values, managers and HR
professionals can enhance overall organizational climate, reduce turnover, and promote a culture of
psychological well-being that supports both individual and collective success.