New Public Management in A Pluralistic Society Perception of Gender Equity, Social Support, and Happiness: A Case Study of China Xiamen Donghai University

Abstract

Background and Aim: This research objectives were: (1) To explore the relationship between perceived gender equity and social support, (2) To explore the relationship between social support and happiness, (3) To explore the relationship between perceived gender equity and happiness, (4) To explore the relationship between perceived gender equity, social support, and happiness. Materials and Methods: The research was quantitative. The population of this study was the teaching staff of China Xiamen Donghai University. The samples were selected from its universities, a total of 320, and the whole population was the sample in this study.   The survey period was from February 28, 2023 t, to March 14, 2023. The research tool was a questionnaire. The basic data of the samples were analyzed by using a ready program. Results: The result found that (1) The relationship between perceived gender equity and social support was positively correlated with social support, indicating that the higher the perception of gender equity, the higher the social support, (2) The relationship between social support and happiness had a positive correlation with happiness, indicating that the higher the social support, the higher the happiness, (3) Gender equity perception had no significant positive correlation with happiness, which meant that the two would not have mutual influence, but according to the coefficient, the two were still positive, (4) the relationship between perceived gender equity, social support and happiness could positively influence happiness through social support, that was, social support suddenly had a complete mediating effect. Conclusion: The relationship between perceptions of gender equality social support and that happiness is mediated by social support. This indicates the rich mediating effect of social support on happiness in this context.