Exploring Work–Life Balance among Female Staff Members (Teaching and Non-Teaching) in Higher Educational Institutions of Oman: A Study

IF 2.1 Q2 ECONOMICS
Navaneetha Krishnan Rajagopal, Maryam Khalid Ahmed Ba Zanbour, Noor Mohammed Alawi Al Kaaf
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This research investigates the intricacies of work–life balance among female staff members (including teaching and non-teaching) in higher educational institutions within the Sultanate of Oman. Despite the increasing participation of women in the workforce, achieving a satisfactory work–life balance remains a challenge. This study delves into the factors influencing work–life balance perceptions, considering individual, organizational, and cultural dynamics within the Omani context. Drawing on a quantitative approach, data were collected through structured questionnaires from 268 female respondents. The study explores the impact of factors such as organizational support, workload, family responsibilities, cultural norms, and career development opportunities on work–life balance. The findings reveal both strengths and areas for improvement within organizational support systems, workload management practices, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, cultural factors significantly influence work–life dynamics, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive interventions. Career development opportunities also play a crucial role in shaping work–life balance perceptions. Statistical analysis, including mean scores, provides insights into the areas of strength and concern, guiding recommendations for policy and practice improvements tailored to the educational sector in Oman. Overall, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the work–life balance complexities among female staff members (teaching and non-teaching) and offers insights for enhancing employee well-being and organizational effectiveness in Oman’s higher education institutions.
探索阿曼高等教育机构女教职员工(教学人员和非教学人员)的工作与生活平衡:一项研究
本研究调查了阿曼苏丹国高等教育机构女性教职员工(包括教师和非教师)工作与生活平衡的复杂性。尽管越来越多的女性加入劳动大军,但实现令人满意的工作与生活平衡仍然是一项挑战。本研究深入探讨了影响工作与生活平衡观念的因素,并考虑了阿曼背景下的个人、组织和文化动态。研究采用定量方法,通过结构化问卷收集了 268 名女性受访者的数据。研究探讨了组织支持、工作量、家庭责任、文化规范和职业发展机会等因素对工作与生活平衡的影响。研究结果揭示了组织支持系统、工作量管理实践和家庭友好政策的优势和有待改进之处。此外,文化因素也对工作与生活的动态平衡产生了重大影响,因此需要采取对文化敏感的干预措施。职业发展机会在形成工作与生活平衡观念方面也起着至关重要的作用。包括平均得分在内的统计分析深入分析了优势领域和关切领域,为阿曼教育部门的政策和实践改进提供了指导建议。总之,这项研究有助于深入了解女性教职员工(教学人员和非教学人员)在工作与生活平衡方面的复杂性,并为提高阿曼高等教育机构的员工福利和组织效率提供了真知灼见。
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Economies
Economies Economics, Econometrics and Finance-Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)
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