Impact of Job Satisfaction and Work Life Balance on Mental Health

Abstract

Assistive Background: This research paper examines the impact of job satisfaction (JS) & work life balance (WLB) on mental health (MH) amongst academic workforce of Higher Education Institute. A compromised work life balance can indicate burnout, stress, and reduced JS. 

Objectives: This study examined the effect of job satisfaction (JS) and work-life balance (WLB) on mental health (MH) of academic faculty members.

Methods: Quantitative cross-sectional study design was used in this study. 265 participants for data gathering were selected through convenience sampling. Survey consisted on questions covering demographic variables, two independent variables that are JS and WLB and one dependent variable that is MH. The questions for independent and dependent variables were developed with a 5-point Likert scale and adapted from supported and validated instruments. he statistical analyses were performed in SPSS 27, using Cronbach's alpha reliability tests, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression.

Results: Both JS and WLB have strong positive relationships with mental health. The multiple regression analysis revealed that the predictors explained 81.6% of the variance in mental health. Job satisfaction and work-life balance were found to be positive significant factors of mental health.

Conclusion: The findings recommend that organizations should execute policies that boost employees’ Job Satisfaction and Work Life Balance.