Authors : Kinley Yangdon; Thinley Choden; Deki

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 8 - August

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Abstract : Work-life balance (WLB) is increasingly recognized as a critical issue for working women, who often juggle professional responsibilities alongside family and societal expectations. This study investigates the factors influencing WLB among female employees of the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB). Using a descriptive research design, data were collected through structured questionnaires from 97 academic and administrative staff across eight RUB colleges. The study focused on three dimensions—personality, family support, and organizational support—adapted from Poulose and Sudarsan’s (2014) framework. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability tests, and multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed that family support (β = 0.299, p < 0.05) and personality traits (β = 0.216, p < 0.05) significantly influenced WLB, while organizational support (β = 0.046, p > 0.05) had little effect. Additionally, income levels were found to significantly shape WLB, whereas marital status, qualification, and childbearing status did not. The study concludes that while personal resilience and family support remain crucial in balancing work and life, institutional support structures within RUB remain inadequate. It recommends the introduction of formal WLB policies, flexible working arrangements, and recreational programs to enhance female staff welfare and overall productivity.

Keywords : Work-Life Balance, Women in Higher Education, Family Support, Organizational Support, Royal University of Bhutan.

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