Digital integration and its influence on faculty work life balance in Rajasthan's higher education sector

Abstract

This study analyses how the integration of digital tools shapes the balance between professional and work life of the faculty belongs to higher education sector in Rajasthan. Faculty members face both opportunities and challenges as more rely on online platforms for teaching, administration and communication with universities and colleges. Digital equipment provides flexibility and innovation in teaching, but this also extends working hours, providing constant access between individual and professional life expectations.This study based on 150 faculty members which is supported by questionnaires and interviews data collection techniques for research, after data analysis study explores technology related stress, change in responsibilities, flexibility and boundary management. Furthermore, this study finding suggests that although digital adoption helps in maintaining continuity functions related to education, it also increases stress - especially between the professional and personal.To solve these challenges, the study recommends strong institutional support systems such as structured ICT training; clear policy related to workload and strong institutional support systems such as counseling, flexible planning and strong institutional support systems such as gender-sensitive practice. These measures can help institutions balance the benefits of digital integration with the educational personnel.