Quality of Work Life among Women Police Constables: Evidence from Field Study

Abstract

The present study examines the Quality of Work Life (QWL) among women police constables, drawing on field-based empirical evidence from Belagavi, Karnataka. The objectives of the study are to analyze the socio-demographic and professional characteristics of women police constables and to assess their level of Quality of Work Life in the policing environment. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The universe consisted of women police constables working in Belagavi District. Data were collected from 304 respondents using a systematic random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic information, while the Quality of Work Life Scale based on Walton’s QWL model was applied to measure different dimensions of work life. The collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) with statistical techniques such as percentage analysis, bivariate tables, and chi-square tests. The results reveal that factors such as age, residential status, native place, family type, monthly income, motivational factors for joining the police department, department unit, and work schedule show a significant relationship with the Quality of Work Life. The study highlights the need for improved workplace support and gender-sensitive policies.