Work-life balance of female school teachers in Purba Bardhaman District: A study

Abstract

The concept of work-life balance refers to how employees manage their time between paid work and personal life. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for effective participation in both the professional and family spheres. Achieving this balance can be particularly challenging for teachers, especially female educators. The current study was designed to assess the present scenario of work-life balance among female teachers at the secondary level in Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. Employing a descriptive survey method, the study involved a sample of 140 female teachers selected through random sampling from various secondary level schools in Purba Bardhaman district. Data were collected using a 7-point Likert-type Work-Life Balance Scale developed by Jeremy Hayman (2005), which encompassed three dimensions: Work Interference with Personal Life (WIPL), Personal Life Interference with Work (PLIW), and Work Personal Life Enhancement (WPLE). The results revealed that there was no significant difference in the work-life balance of female teachers based on the location of their school.