Examine the Impact of Work-Life Imbalance on Faculty Productivity and Well Being of Higher Education Institutions in Rajasthan
1Geetanjali and 2Dr. Pratima Rawal
1Ph.D. Research Scholar, Management, Career Point University, Kota
2Associate Professor, Management, Career Point University, Kota
Email: 1geetanjali014@gmail.com, 2pratimarawal89@gmail.com
Abstract
This study comprehensively examines the impact of work-life balance (WLB) disruptions on faculty productivity and overall well-being within higher education institutions across the state of Rajasthan. Recognizing that faculty members often face the dual challenge of juggling academic responsibilities, research commitments, and administrative duties while maintaining personal and family commitments, this study aims to determine and analyze how work-life imbalance affects both performance outcomes and psychological health. A total of 2,000 faculty members representing various disciplines and institutional divisions were selected as the study population, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire specifically designed to assess work-life balance disorders, productivity metrics, and indicators of well-being such as job satisfaction, stress levels, and mental health status.
The data collected were subjected to rigorous statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics to summarize key characteristics, correlation analysis to examine relationships between variables, multiple regression to determine the predictive effect of WLB disturbances on productivity and well-being, as well as ANOVA and t-test to detect differences across institutional demographic and educational groups. The findings show a significant negative relationship between WLB disruption and faculty productivity, indicating that higher levels of disruption are associated with lower teaching effectiveness, lower research output, and less participation in institutional activities. Similarly, negative effects on faculty well-being were found, with increased WLB disturbances associated with higher stress levels, lower job satisfaction, and decreased overall psychological health.Based on these results, the study outlines the urgent need for higher education institutions to implement supportive policies and practices aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of WLB disruptions. Recommendations include introducing flexible work arrangements, structured stress management and wellness programs, workload redistribution strategies, mentoring initiatives, and mechanisms for periodic monitoring of faculty satisfaction and work-life integration. These interventions are expected to increase both faculty productivity and well-being, thereby contributing to improved institutional performance, higher retention rates, and more sustainable and supportive academic environments.
Keywords: Work-Life Balance, Faculty Productivity, Faculty Well-being, Higher Education, Job Satisfaction, Institutional Support
