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Chapter 3 - How Does Work-Life Balance Contribute to Life Satisfaction?

from Part I - Making the Case for Work-Life Balance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 January 2023

M. Joseph Sirgy  and
Dong-Jin Lee
M. Joseph Sirgy
Affiliation:
Virginia Tech
Dong-Jin Lee
Affiliation:
Yonsei University
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Summary

In this chapter, we discuss much of the research that explains how work-life balance contributes significantly to life satisfaction. We explain the direct link between work-life balance and overall life satisfaction through satisfaction in multiple domains, positive spillover of domain satisfaction, and minimal role conflict. Furthermore, there are two indirect links, namely through domain satisfaction (satisfaction with marital life, family life, health and safety, and leisure life) and stress reduction (emotional exhaustion, psychological distress, and mental health).

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work-life balancelife satisfactiondomain satisfactionstress reduction
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Work-Life Balance
HR Training for Employee Personal Interventions
 , pp. 25 - 38
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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