Last modified: 2016-10-11
Abstract
This paper examines how different dimensions of flexible work arrangement (FWA) affect work-life balance (WLB); and subsequently what effect WLB has on psychological well-being of health sector employees. A total of 111 of 115 (96.5% response rate) dental specialists in the hospitals and clinics in Karachi participated and completed the survey. The questionnaire was adopted from Rahim et al., (2014). To assess the impact of WLB on psychological well being, short version of Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWB-S) was used. The questionnaires consist of 32 questions related to five constructs. Study’s construct variability was verified through confirmatory factor analysis while Cronbach’s alpha was employed to check the reliability of the constructs. Linear regression was used to conduct data analysis and research hypotheses. The result of the study indicates that dimensions of FWA have a positive effect on WLB. Also, WLB has a positive effect on psychological well-being and this is significant. Based on these results, implications for health managers were derived.
Keywords: Flexible work arrangements, job sharing, part-time, flextime, Work-life balance, psychological well-being