Abstract
Based on a thorough review of the literature we identified four research streams identifying four corresponding factors that play an important in role work-life balance: (1) balanced role commitment, (2) positive spillover, (3) role conflict, and (4) social alienation. Based on these four factors, we classified individuals into four work-life balance groups with differing levels of life satisfaction. We then explained the psychological dynamics of the model by articulating three principles: satisfaction spillover across life domains, need satisfaction quota, and satisfaction from basic plus growth needs. Research and policy implications are also discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1059-1082 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Journal | Applied Research in Quality of Life |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2016 Dec 1 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2015, Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht and The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS).
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Life-span and Life-course Studies