Abstract:
This study examines the work-life balance of female academics at the South
Eastern University of Sri Lanka. To obtain the objective, SWOC analysis and
Pearson’s chi-squared test were used to find the relationship between internal
factors, external factors, and cross-section analysis. This study used work-life
balance as an endogenous variable and the size of the family, highest level of
education, marital status, income, and age group as independent variables. It
was collected from questionnaires and focus group interviews. This study
found that marital status, size of family, and income have a significant impact
on the work-life balance of women academics at the South Eastern University
of Sri Lanka. As well as the influencing factors of work-life balance being a
cooperative spouse or family, difficulties in finding time for hobbies or
maintaining friendships, a workload that provides reasonable rest time, and
having to perform many roles at a given time, this study recommends that
flexible working arrangements, conducting training programs, work-family
support programs, and proper transport services can improve the work-life
balance of women academics at the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
