A structural equation model: II for work-life balance of IT professionals in Chennai

This study aimed to examine the effect of work-life balance and work motivation on job satisfaction. The literature review used to discuss the dynamics between variables is work-life balance, motivation and job satisfaction. The approach to this research is quantitative, and the number of respondents involved in this study was 212 people who filled out the survey through an online survey. We collect data during new normal situations. The data analysis technique in this study refers to the structural equation model. The results obtained show that all hypotheses are proven. In other words, this study has shown that work-life balance affects job satisfaction, then work motivation affects job satisfaction, and work-life balance can mediate work motivation on job satisfaction.

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FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEE IN WORKPLACE

International Journal of Modern Trends in Social Sciences ◽

10.35631/ijmtss.311005 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (11) ◽

pp. 69-79

Author(s):

Nur Munirah Bustamam ◽

Noor Fazira Che Choh ◽

Johari Shaari ◽

Razali Muda

Keyword(s):

Employee Engagement ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Balance Training ◽

Equation Model ◽

Sem Analysis ◽

Work Life ◽

Work Life Balance ◽

Life Balance ◽

The Impact

The aim of the study was to dissect the undeviating effects of work-life balance, training, and rewards on employee performance. These variables were identified based on the key outcomes of employee engagement performance. The methodology consists of a thorough literature review after which a model was framed for employee performance. A survey-based empirical study with 101 respondents working in the private sector was conducted using convenience sampling. Structural Equation Model (SEM) was used to validate the model and to find the impact of work-life balance, training, and rewards on employee performance. Upon SEM analysis, the various factors to predict employee performance resulted in a significant (β = 0.726); (P < 0.001) that indicates that only the work-life balance factor is significant in predicting the dependent variable. However, the findings from this study showed training and rewards do not significantly affect the performance of the employee. The study implies that enhancing work-life balance results in employees having a healthy engagement with their work. Thereby his/ her performance also increases that contribute to the effectiveness of the organisation.

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Work Life Balance and Job Satisfaction - A Structural Equation Modeling

GIS Business ◽

10.26643/gis.v14i6.11692 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (6) ◽

pp. 156-162

Author(s):

Dr. D. Shoba ◽

Dr. G. Suganthi

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Well Being ◽

Work Life ◽

Work Life Balance ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Life Balance ◽

Study Results

Work-Life balance has its importance from ancient days and the concept is very old, from the day the world has been created. There was a drastic change that has occurred in the market of teachers and their personal profiles. There are tremendous changes in various families which have bartered from the ‘breadwinner’ role of traditional men to single parent families and dual earning couples. This study furnishes an insight into work life balance and job satisfaction of teachers working in School of Villupuram District. The sample comprises of 75 school teachers from Government and private schools in Villupuram District. The Study results that there is increasing mediating evidence in Work-life balance as well as Job satisfaction of teachers are not affected by the type of school in which they are working. Job satisfaction or Pleasure of life will be affected as a whole by Work life balance of an individual which is the main which can be calculated by construct of subjective well being.

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An exploratory assessment of callings: the importance of specialization

International Hospitality Review ◽

10.1108/ihr-04-2021-0030 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Christopher Paul Cain ◽

Lisa Nicole Cain ◽

James A. Busser ◽

Hee Jung (Annette) Kang

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Career Satisfaction ◽

Role Theory ◽

Work Life ◽

Work Life Balance ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Golf Course ◽

Life Balance ◽

Content Type ◽

The Impact

PurposeThis study sought to understand how having a calling influenced engagement, work–life balance and career satisfaction for Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) and Golf Course Superintendent of America (GCSA) professionals.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual model was used to examine callings among golf course supervisors and its impact on their engagement, work–life balance and career satisfaction. This study also explored the moderation effect of employees’ generalized or specialized role on the calling–engagement relationship. Surveys were collected from a single golf management company and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for data analysis.FindingsThe results revealed significant relationships among all of the variables, with the exception of the impact of having a calling on work–life balance. Additionally, the more having a calling increased, the more important it was for supervisors to have specialized roles to increase their engagement.Originality/valueThis study identifies important differences in factors that promote career satisfaction for golf course supervisors and extends current understanding of role theory.

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Work-life balance amongst dental professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic—A structural equation modelling approach

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0256663 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (8) ◽

pp. e0256663

Author(s):

Swathi Pai ◽

Vathsala Patil ◽

Rajashree Kamath ◽

Mansi Mahendra ◽

Deepak Kumar Singhal ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Structural Equation Modelling ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Work Life ◽

Work Life Balance ◽

Relationship Status ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Life Balance ◽

Equation Modelling ◽

Dental Professionals

Background The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in 2019, has shocked the entire world. As an effort to control the disease spread, the Indian government declared a nationwide lockdown on March 25th, 2020. As dental treatment was considered high risk in the spread of COVID-19, dentistry became one of the most vulnerable professions during this time. Dental professionals had to face job layoffs, salary cuts in professional colleges, closure of private clinics resulting in huge psychological, moral, and financial crises. Studies during the previous and present pandemics have shown mental issues among health care workers necessitating institutional reforms, along with early care and support. A balance in the work-life amongst professionals is the key to better efficiency and, was majorly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown due to sudden unexpected changes. Hence this study was conducted to understand the changes they underwent both at home and professional front with a hypothesis that physical and mental health, activities, relationship status, and workplace influence the work-life balance. Methods A pre-validated questionnaire survey was done on dentists across India. Structural Equation Modelling and path analysis were applied to the data collected. Results The results of the study supported the hypothesis that factors like physical and mental health, activities, relationship status, and workplace influenced the work-life balance directly. A significant imbalance was seen amongst the female dentists. Conclusion The present study proved the unpreparedness among dental professionals. Hence an evolutionary phase in every field with better working protocols, robust mental health support, and a focus on strategies to face future such emergencies is required.

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COVID-19 and Work-Life Balance: What about Supervisor Support and Employee Proactiveness?

Annals of Contemporary Developments in Management & HR ◽

10.33166/acdmhr.2020.04.001 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Rajendra Kumar ◽

Uma Mohan Mokashi

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Education Institution ◽

Supervisor Support ◽

Work Life ◽

Work Behavior ◽

Work Life Balance ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Life Balance ◽

The Uk

The authors attempted to investigate how to resolve the growing work-life balance issue occurring due to COVID-19 Pandemic in the higher education sector. On the premise of prominent literature, the study conceptualized a framework to test if supervisor support and employee`s proactive work behavior could help address the work-life balance issue. Through applying the quantitative approach, the study collected data from employees working in a higher education institution in the UK. Results of the structural equation modeling found significant association and influence of supervisor support and work-life balance. The study also found a strong affiliation between proactive work behavior and work-life balance. However, proactive work behavior did not moderate supervisor support and work-life balance relationship. The study concluded that both supervisor support and proactive work behavior could be vital in helping employees to achieve their work goals effectively and efficiently without compromising their work-life balance. The study forwards prominent implications to guide practitioners, policymakers and researchers in this domain.

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THE INFLUENCE OF FLEXIBILITY OF WORK TO LOYALTY AND EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION MEDIATED BY WORK LIFE BALANCE TO EMPLOYEES WITH MILLENNIAL GENERATION BACKGROUND IN INDONESIA STARTUP COMPANIES

Verslas teorija ir praktika ◽

10.3846/btp.2018.22 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 19 (0) ◽

pp. 217-227

Author(s):

Muhammad Calvin Capnary ◽

Riani Rachmawati ◽

Iskandar Agung

Keyword(s):

Millennial Generation ◽

Employee Satisfaction ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Work Life ◽

Work Life Balance ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Life Balance

Human resource is the one of the most important elements in the company. Therefore, the company must have related strategies to retain these workers. One of them is by increasing employee loyalty and satisfaction through flexibility of work and work life balance. The strategy chosen is based on the unique characteristics of the majority of workers who entered the millennial generation. Some companies are already implementing these strategies, including startup companies. This study aims to investigate the influence of the flexibility of working on loyalty and employee satisfaction with work life balance. This research was conducted using convenience and snowball sampling technique to the 121 respondents with a millennial generation background which is worked in startup companies in Indonesia. Data obtained from respondents were processed and analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results of this study indicate that flexibility of work has significant and positive influence to loyalty and employee satisfaction. However, flexibility of work has positive and significant impact on loyalty and employee satisfaction. This research prove that work life balance have partial mediating influence in relationship between flexibility of work and loyalty. In the other hands, work life balance have no mediating a relationship between flexibility of work and the satisfaction of employee with millennial background that is worked in startup companies.

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Accounting students' perceptions of work–life balance, accounting career image and intention to pursue accounting careers

Higher Education Skills and Work-based Learning ◽

10.1108/heswbl-09-2020-0209 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Saarce Elsye Hatane ◽

Bernard Emerson ◽

Olievia Soesanto ◽

Ruth Arum Gunawan ◽

Hatane Semuel

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Least Square Method ◽

Work Life ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Work Life Balance ◽

Accounting Students ◽

Life Balance ◽

Content Type ◽

The Impact

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to discover the impact of work–life balance on the intention to pursue accounting careers through accounting career image.Design/methodology/approachThe study managed to collect 693 closed questionnaires, using the five-point Likert Scale, from accounting students in several universities in Java, Sulawesi and Kalimantan, as the three most densely populated islands in Indonesia. The research model is analysed using partial least square method as a part of structural equation modelling.FindingsThere are positive and significant influences between work–life balance and the intention to pursue accounting career when supported by accounting career image. The positive perception of accounting career image motivates accounting students to pursue accounting careers. Accounting students argue that attaining a balance between work and personal life can improve positive perceptions of accounting careers, which drive them to pursue a career in accounting. Work–life balance is an essential factor due to the fact that it can, directly and indirectly, affect the intention to pursue accounting careers. In addition, positive image of accounting profession is found to be able to strengthen the positive influence of the work–life balance to pursue accounting careers.Research limitations/implicationsFurther studies can continue along the line of this study as the intention to choose an accounting career can change from time to time. In addition, the generational difference may create a discrepancy in perception and orientation in choosing accounting careers. Therefore, future studies should consider a broader scope and more updated objects.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that working experience is an essential part for accounting students in choosing accounting careers, and so higher education institutions need to consider including field work-practice in their curriculums. Companies are also expected to prioritise work–life balance since it will motivate accounting students to choose an accounting career.Originality/valueThis study investigates the link between work–life balance and decisions to pursue accounting careers through accounting students' perceptions in Indonesia. This study combines the influences of work–life balance and accounting career image on the intention to pursue accounting careers in one model, in which accounting career image is the mediating variable in the indirect link of work–life balance.

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Burnout and engagement among PhD students in medicine: the BEeP study

Perspectives on Medical Education ◽

10.1007/s40037-020-00637-6 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Rashmi A. Kusurkar ◽

Stéphanie M. E. van der Burgt ◽

Ulviye Isik ◽

Marianne Mak-van der Vossen ◽

Janneke Wilschut ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Basic Psychological Needs ◽

Work Life ◽

Work Life Balance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Life Balance ◽

Electronic Survey ◽

Lack Of Sleep

Abstract Introduction Using a self-determination theory framework, we investigated burnout and engagement among PhD students in medicine, and their association with motivation, work-life balance and satisfaction or frustration of their basic psychological needs. Method This cross-sectional study was conducted among PhD students at a university medical centre (n = 990) using an electronic survey on background characteristics and validated burnout, engagement, motivation and basic psychological needs questionnaires. Cluster analysis was performed on the burnout subscale scores to find subgroups within the sample which had similar profiles on burnout. Structural equation modelling was conducted on a hypothesized model of frustration of basic psychological needs and burnout. Results The response rate was 47% (n = 464). We found three clusters/subgroups which were composed of PhD students with similar burnout profiles within the cluster and different profiles between the clusters. Cluster 1 (n = 199, 47%) had low scores on burnout. Clusters 2 (n = 168, 40%) and 3 (n = 55, 13%) had moderate and high burnout scores, respectively, and were associated with low engagement scores. Cluster 3, with the highest burnout scores, was associated with the lowest motivational, engagement, needs satisfaction and work-life balance scores. We found a good fit for the “basic psychological needs frustration associated with burnout” model. Discussion The most important variables for burnout among PhD students in medicine were lack of sleep and frustration of the basic psychological needs of autonomy, competence and relatedness. These add to the factors found in the literature.

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