AN ANALYSIS OF ASSOCIATION BETWEEN WORK FAMILY CONFLICT (WFC) AND QUALITY OF LIFE (QOL) AMONG FEMALE SCHOOL TEACHERS IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

Background: This research examines how work- family conflict (WFC) impacts quality of life (QOL) of female school teachers in terms of the relative impact of balancing professional and personal responsibilities in order to enhance their well-being.

Methods: A quantitative research methodology of cross-sectional survey with a sample of 150 female school teachers in Sargodha with the help of stratified random sampling was used for data collection. The survey employed validated scales the Carl Wobile Cohnselorganisation Scale and WHOQOL-BRt to measure work-family conflict and to determine the quality of life in four domains.

Results: Analysis showed that there was a significant negative relationship between WFC and QOL (r = -0.909, p < 0.01), which showed there was a strong inverse relationship between these two variables. Regression analysis indicated that the model of WFC explained 82.7% of the variance in QOL, and further analysis confirmed the strength of the model. These findings highlight the importance of unraveling the complexities of WFC and its broader implications for the health, satisfaction and performance of educators.

Conclusion: By identifying areas in which WFC is particularly affecting QOL, this research offers information for targeted strategies and workplace changes to be implemented for a more balanced and fulfilling professional and personal life for female educators. Such measures are essential to better teacher health and effective functioning of educational settings.