WORK–LIFE BALANCE AND JOB SATISFACTION OF FEMALE FACULTY IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

Work–life balance has emerged as a critical issue for female faculty members in higher education institutions due to increasing academic responsibilities and multiple family roles. The present study examines the relationship between work–life balance and job satisfaction of female faculty working in higher education institutions. Primary data were collected from 199 female faculty members using a structured questionnaire. Statistical tools such as Reliability Analysis, Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin (KMO) test, Factor Analysis, Correlation Analysis, and Descriptive Statistics were applied using SPSS. The findings reveal that work-related stress, institutional support, and family responsibilities significantly influence work–life balance, which in turn has a positive and significant impact on job satisfaction. The study highlights the need for gender-sensitive institutional policies to improve the quality of work life of female faculty members.