Work-Life Balance among Physicians in Jordan

Area of Science:

• Medical research
• Occupational health
• Psychology

Background:

• Assessing physician well-being is critical for healthcare system stability.
• Work-life balance significantly impacts healthcare professionals' performance and retention.
• Understanding correlates of satisfaction among physicians is essential for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate work-life balance, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction among Jordanian physicians.
• To identify factors associated with work-life balance and satisfaction in this population.

Main Methods:

• An online questionnaire was distributed to practicing physicians in Jordan between August 2021 and April 2022.
• The survey included 37 self-report questions covering demographics, professional details, work-life impact, and validated scales for job and life satisfaction.
• Data from 625 physicians were analyzed to determine prevalence and correlations.

Main Results:

• A significant prevalence of work-life conflict was observed in 62.9% of participants.
• Work-life balance scores were negatively correlated with age, number of children, and years in practice.
• Conversely, balance scores positively correlated with weekly work hours and frequency of on-call duties. Job dissatisfaction was reported by 22.1%, and life dissatisfaction by 20.5%.

Conclusions:

• Work-life conflict is highly prevalent among physicians in Jordan.
• Work-life balance is a significant factor influencing physician well-being and professional performance.
• Interventions to improve work-life balance may enhance overall physician satisfaction and healthcare delivery.