Work-Life Balance and Job Performance Among Accounting Faculty Members
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https://doi.org/10.16930/2237-766220253543Keywords:
Work-Life Balance, Job performance, Faculty members, AccountingAbstract
This study evaluated the influence of work-life balance on the job performance of Accounting faculty members. A descriptive, survey-based, and quantitative research design was employed. An electronic questionnaire was distributed to Accounting professors across Brazil, resulting in a sample of 83 respondents. Structural equation modeling was applied for data analysis, and calculations were performed using the SmartPLS® software. The results revealed that work-life balance, particularly with regard to time management, significantly influences the job performance of Accounting faculty members. Therefore, professors who are able to manage their time effectively and allocate leisure hours with family and friends tend to achieve better work performance. It is concluded that when faculty members successfully balance their professional responsibilities and personal lives, this results in a healthier and more productive work environment, benefiting colleagues, the educational institution, and consequently, the students. The study contributes from theoretical, practical, and social perspectives by demonstrating the need for balance in the lives of Accounting faculty members, considering its influence on the training of competent professionals in the field.
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