Work-Life Balance Of Women College Faculties With Special Reference To Palakkad District In Kerala

Abstract

Teacher’s work-life balance is very important since it helps to prevent burnout, improves job satisfaction, and can significantly contribute to good student outcomes. This research examines the work environment, job satisfaction, and work-life balance of teachers in Arts and science colleges in the Palakkad districts of Kerala. Data has been collected by using a structured questionnaire. Convenience sampling has been adopted. The sample size was fixed at 70 and it consists of 25 teachers from Government colleges, 21 teachers from Aided colleges, and 24 teachers from self-financing colleges. Mean, SD, t-test, ANOVA, etc. were used for analysis. The research highlights that the most influencing factors of work-life balance are salary, family responsibilities, and support from colleagues. The research points out that the factors important to maintain he balance between work and personal life include working schedules that are flexible, Work from home, encouragement from family members, Support from superiors or colleagues, time off during emergencies, and Working atmosphere.  The research shows the techniques that the faculties used to undertake their responsibilities. The most of the faculty members balance their professional and personal lives by sharing family obligations with their spouses, performing all other college-related tasks on time, and presenting their classes on time and spending more time with family on holidays. There were differences in the work-life balance based on marital status, type of college, and type of family. This research is important because lots of women faculties are struggling to maintain a good work-life balance.