An Exploratory Study on Experiences of Work-Life Balance of Female Teacher in Private University

Sadia Bint Raza, Salman Masood Sheikh, Saif Ur Rahman, Tasaddaque Hussain Warriach and Yasir Abbas Zaidi
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Sadia Bint Raza: PhD Scholar, Faculty of Economics and Commerce, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
Salman Masood Sheikh: Dean & Professor, Faculty of Economics and Commerce, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
Saif Ur Rahman: Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics and Commerce, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
Tasaddaque Hussain Warriach: Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
Yasir Abbas Zaidi: PhD Scholar, Faculty of Economics and Commerce, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan

Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), 2024, vol. 13, issue 1, 573-585

Abstract: This basic aim of this study to explore the experiences on work life balance of female teachers who are currently serving at private university. The study used the convenience sampling techniques and semi structure interview conducted from 11 participants. For the analysis of interview data thematic analysis used for this study with the help of Nvivo 11 plus. Based on thematic analysis six themes emerged; Understanding of work life balance, Demands, Social support on WLB, Challenges of WLB, Consequences of WLB and Coping up Strategies and Techniques of WLB. The results indicates that female teacher has understanding of work life balance as division of time and resources among the home and work responsibilities. Working women plays multiple role as mothers and family roles therefore they face conflicts of roles. They face different challenges reported in this study include parenting, marital, emergencies and lack of family support. They discussed different coping up strategies in this study includes early planning, effective time management, hiring domestic helpers and giving up the personal life to attain WLB. The participant of the study also highlighted the consequences of WLB.

Keywords: work-life balance; female teacher; private university (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.61506/01.00242

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