| Summary: | Life satisfaction, quality of life and happiness are more often used to measure the well-being
of individuals recently. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of certain social policy practices
carried out by the central government and municipalities in Turkey on the happiness of the
individuals. In order to achieve this, 2019 TURKSTAT Life Satisfaction Survey (YMA) data were used.
Multinomial regression analyzes show that in addition to the effects of socio-demographic variables
such as gender, age, educational status, marital status income on happiness, satisfaction with health,
social security and education services provided by the central government is positively correlated
with happiness. Furthermore, it has been found that the disabled services and courses run by
municipalities at the local level have positive effects on the happiness of the individuals. Strengthening
and development of these policies may contribute to the increase of life satisfaction in Turkey.
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