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Chapter 1 - Introduction

from Part I - Making the Case for Work-Life Balance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 January 2023

M. Joseph Sirgy  and
Dong-Jin Lee
M. Joseph Sirgy
Affiliation:
Virginia Tech
Dong-Jin Lee
Affiliation:
Yonsei University
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Summary

In this chapter, we discuss various definitions along with key characteristics of work-life balance. Work-life balance is defined from at least five perspectives: (1) equal engagement and satisfaction in work and nonwork domains, (2) engagement in work and nonwork roles compatible with life goals, (3) successful accomplishment of goals in work and nonwork domains, (4) full engagement in multiple life domains, and (5) minimal role conflict between work and nonwork life domains.

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work-life balancework-life conflictwork-life interferencerole demandrole conflictwork engagementengagement in nonwork roles
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Work-Life Balance
HR Training for Employee Personal Interventions
 , pp. 3 - 15
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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