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Long Hours' Effects on Work-Life Balance and Satisfaction
Ya-Yuan Hsu1,2, Chyi-Huey Bai2,3, Chien-Ming Yang4
1Division of Labor Market, Institute of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health, Ministry of Labor, Taipei, Taiwan.
Biomed Research International
|July 26, 2019
Summary
Occupational stress mediates the link between long working hours and job satisfaction/work-life balance. Perceived time control moderates this relationship, highlighting the need for flexible work arrangements.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Long working hours are a growing concern in high-tech and banking industries.
- Job satisfaction and work-life balance are critical for employee well-being and productivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the mediating role of occupational stress in the relationship between working hours, job satisfaction, and work-life balance.
- To examine the moderating effect of perceived time control on the association between working hours and occupational stress.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study involving 369 respondents from the high-tech and banking sectors.
- Data collected via questionnaires and analyzed to identify correlations and interactions.
Main Results:
- Significant positive correlations were found between long working hours and occupational stress.
- Occupational stress was significantly associated with lower job satisfaction and poorer work-life balance.
- Perceived time control positively moderated the relationship between working hours and occupational stress.
Conclusions:
- Occupational stress acts as a key mediator linking excessive working hours to negative outcomes in job satisfaction and work-life balance.
- Enhancing employees' perceived time control can mitigate the adverse effects of long working hours.
- Recommendations include revising labor laws to limit excessive working hours and promote work-time flexibility.