WORK LIFE BALANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT OF FEMALE ACADEMICIANS: WEIGHING THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-RELATED AND NON-WORK RELATED FACTORS

Abstract

Purpose This study aims to examine the linkage between work–life balance (WLB) and organizational commitment (OC) among women academicians in the private universities of Rajasthan. Design/methodology/approach Using a quantitative methodology, this paper drew upon samples of 309 women academicians employed in eleven NAAC-approved private universities of Rajasthan in India. A structured questionnaire was administered to gather the required information. Data were analysed using SMART PLS and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, in which descriptive statistics, t-test, analysis of variance and structural equation modelling were conducted to achieve the objectives of the study. Findings Findings indicated a significant positive relationship between WLB and OC. Further component-wise analysis revealed that WLB largely impacted the continuance commitment of female academicians. Moreover, work related factors (WRF) were found to be more dominant in creating interference between the work and life. Originality/value - The research highlights factors that affect the WLBof female academicians in addition also highlights the importance of organisational procedures and policies in supporting the work-life balance of academicians leading to positive commitment towards the organisation.