Assessing Work-life Balance among Women Professionals: A Quantitative Analysis

Abstract

On one hand, the new period has seen many achievements and technological developments, while on the other hand, it has seen many concerns linked to the environment, as well as people's physical and mental health. Occupational life is a multifaceted construct that has been influenced by a variety of factors. When considering the employee, work-life balance is determined to be the most significant variable affecting the employee and, as a result, the business. As more women enter the workforce across various industries, the need to address the challenges they face in balancing their professional careers with personal responsibilities becomes increasingly pertinent. The present study was conducted in the year 2025 with a sample of 60 working women. The study adopts a qualitative approach to gather insights into the experiences and perceptions of working women regarding work-life balance. Data was collected through an online survey, and secondary data was used to write the introduction and review of literature. The scale on the work-life balance of working women professionals proposed by Sharma et al. in 2019 in their book was adopted to study the work-life balance of women working in government or private sectors. A general schedule was prepared to study the socio-personal profile of the respondents.  This study helps to identify their opinion towards work-life balance. The data was analyzed through frequency and percentages. The results indicated that most of the respondents belonged to the young and middle age group. Regarding education, most of them studied up to degree and all most all belonged to nuclear family and more than half of them were unmarried. Regarding social participation, almost all the respondents occasionally or regularly attend marriage and naming ceremonies, fairs, festivals, etc., and with respect to mass media participation majority of the respondents expressed that they regularly watch television and use mobile phones, radio, newspapers, magazines, etc. Regarding the work-life balance of working women, 23 statements were asked to each and every respondent. The answers were expressed as strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree and strongly disagree, respectively. The study concluded that employee motivation, flexible working circumstances, welfare and recreational activities, work and overall life space, job enrichment, grievance management, job satisfaction, and family support were identified as eight major characteristics based on factor analysis. If a woman who is responsible for all household responsibilities while still giving her all in her work life is happy and healthy, it will result in a balanced existence for all family members and peers who are related to her.  Achieving work-life balance among working women professionals requires a combination of personal strategies, employer support, and societal changes. It is a shared responsibility to create an environment where women can thrive both in their careers and personal lives.