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Work-Life Balance for Sustainable Development in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions: Fad or Fact?

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The mainstream literature abounds with the challenges and effects of lack of worklife balance (WLB), but little is known about WLB experience and coping strategies that may be unique to women in academe.Knowledge in this area assumes significance amid the increased work intensification experienced by academics in recent years.Premised on the notion that WLB is not a passing fad but a catalyst for sustainable development, this article documents the findings of a qualitative study of 11 full-time women academic staff in Malaysian universities.Majority of the women perceived their WLB to be reasonable despite experiencing increased work intensification.The findings imply that how they cope with work and family situations are important to a healthy WLB.Research and policy implications for sustainable work and growth are discussed.

Source: Kajian Malaysia

DOI: 10.21315/km2020.38.s1.3

Author: Magdalene Chooi Hwa Ang

Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Work-Family Balance Challenges

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Sains Malaysia