Work-life balance and subjective well-being: the mediating role of need fulfilment.
The relationship between work-life balance (WLB) (i.e. the perceived sufficiency of the time available for work and social life) and well-being is well-documented. However, previous research failed to sufficiently explain why this relationship exists. In this research, the hypothesis was tested that a sufficient amount of the time available increases well-being because it facilitates satisfaction of personal needs. Using two separate samples (students and employees), the mediating role of need fulfilment in the relationship between WLB and well-being was supported. The results suggest that perceived sufficiency of the time available for work and social life predicts the level of well-being only if the individual's needs are fulfilled within that time.
Gröpel
Peter
P
Department of Psychology, University of Trnava, Trnava 91843, Slovakia. pgroepel@uos.de
Kuhl
Julius
J
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological / Q000502:physiology*; D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010465:Perception / Q000502:physiology; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012919:Social Behavior; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult