Balancing Act: A Holistic Exploration of Work-Family Conflict and its Impact on Physical and Psychological Well-being: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

Tayyaba Safdar and Dr. Anis-ul-Haque
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Tayyaba Safdar: Lecturer, Department of Applied Psychology, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
Dr. Anis-ul-Haque: Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad

Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), 2024, vol. 13, issue 2, 938-946

Abstract: Background: Particularly in demanding sectors like academia, work-family conflict is becoming a significant source of worry. Teachers at universities frequently experience difficulty juggling their job and home obligations, making it difficult to achieve a work-life balance. It is crucial to comprehend the effects of work-family conflict while creating treatments and policies to help academic professionals/teachers. Aim: The purpose of this review is to examine the relationship between work-family conflict and its health related outcomes among university teachers. It specifically seeks to investigate the effects of work-family conflict on university teachers ' total well-being, including their physical and psychological health. Method: Pertinent material in databases including Google Scholar, Research Gate, Emerald Insight, Science Direct, and Medline, a thorough search approach was used. Keywords relating to academic professionals/ teachers, health outcomes, and work-family conflict were used in the search. A thorough screening procedure based on specified inclusion and exclusion criteria was applied to the selected studies. Utilizing the CASP criteria, the chosen studies' methodological quality was evaluated critically. Results: According to the analysis, there is a strong link between work-family conflict and poor health outcomes for university teachers. Work-family conflict is linked to psychological health difficulties including stress, anxiety, and depression as well as physical health issues like cardiovascular problems and musculoskeletal ailments. Conclusion: The negative effects of work-family conflict on academic professionals/ teachers ' overall well-being, including harm to their physical and mental health, is highlighted by this comprehensive study. To reduce work-family conflict among teachers, institutions should prioritize work-life balance and have supporting policies and practices in place. Academic employees will have higher levels of job satisfaction and general quality of life if their workplace is made healthier and more productive.

Keywords: Work-family conflict; Physical health outcomes; psychological health outcomes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.61506/01.00412

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