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Work-Life Balance: an Integrative Review

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Based on a thorough review of the literature we introduce an integrated conceptualization of work-life balance involving two key dimensions: engagement in work life and nonwork life and minimal conflict between social roles in work and nonwork life. Based on this conceptualization we review much of the evidence concerning the consequences of work-life balance in terms work-related, nonwork-related, and stress-related outcomes. We then identify a set of personal and organizational antecedents to work-life balance and explain their effects on work-life balance. Then we describe a set of theoretical mechanisms linking work-life balance and overall life satisfaction. Finally, we discuss future research directions and policy implications.

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    M. Joseph Sirgy

  2. School of Business, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

    Dong-Jin Lee

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Sirgy, M., Lee, DJ. Work-Life Balance: an Integrative Review. Applied Research Quality Life 13, 229–254 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-017-9509-8

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