Work-Life Balance Among Residential School Teachers

Abstract

The concept of work-life balance is increasingly recognized as crucial for employee well-being and productivity in today's fast-paced and competitive workplace environment. This study investigated the work-life balance of residential schoolteachers in the Visakhapatnam area of Andhra Pradesh, India. A questionnaire consisting of 25 items was carefully developed to capture relevant factors affecting work-life balance, drawing from literature and past studies. The questionnaire, administered to 150 teachers, revealed a high overall work-life balance among residential schoolteachers, with 73.67% of the maximum possible score achieved. Approximately 13.33% of teachers exhibited low work-life balance, 77.33% demonstrated moderate balance, and 9.33% displayed high balance. The study found that age did not significantly impact work-life balance among residential schoolteachers. However, there was a significant difference in work-life balance among teachers employing different stress management strategies. These findings highlight the importance of supportive workplace policies and individual stress management techniques in promoting work-life balance among residential schoolteachers.