Korean J Occup Health Nurs.  2017 Nov;26(4):261-272. 10.5807/kjohn.2017.26.4.261.

Factors Influencing Work-life Balance in Female Service Workers

• Cho M
• Lee H

• KMID: 2400949
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2017.26.4.261

Abstract

PURPOSE
The study aimed to identify factors influencing work-life balance in female service workers.
METHODS
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with an online survey of 234 service workers using volunteer panels. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire from July 16 to 24, 2017. Major variables included work-life balance, resilience, emotional intelligence, job stress, and fatigue. Using the SPSS 24.0 program, descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were conducted.
RESULTS
The mean score of the work-life balance level of female service workers was 2.9±0.85 on a total score of 6. A multiple regression analysis revealed that smoking, resilience, job stress and fatigue were statistically significant factors in the model (p<.001), with an explanatory power of 50.3%. Emotional intelligence was not significantly associated with work-life balance.
CONCLUSION
The level of work-life balance was considerably low in female service workers. This study suggests that nursing interventions to enhance work-life balance are required at both the individual and organizational levels.

Keyword

Workers; Work-life balance; Resilience; Stress; Fatigue

MeSH Terms

Emotional Intelligence
Fatigue
Female*
Humans
Nursing
Smoke
Smoking
Volunteers
Smoke