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Impact of Well-Being on the Relationship Between Work-Life Balance and Intent to Stay Among Academicians Working in Colleges

Ranjith Somasundaran Chakkambath
Dr. M. Usha
Research Scholar, Department of Management,
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Associate Professor, Department of Management,
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract – Employees across various industries encounter numerous challenges in balancing their professional responsibilities with personal obligations, resembling a circus act in terms of complexity.Achieving equilibrium between work and life has long been a concern for organizations, as it influences not only employee satisfaction but also organizational commitment and retention rates. Research suggests that employees who manage their work and family responsibilities effectively experience higher job satisfaction, greater organizational commitment, and an increased intention to remain with their employer. This study explores the connection between work-life harmony, psychological well-being, and employee retention, focusing on how these factors impact attrition rates. A sample of 219 faculty members from private educational institutions was surveyed using a structured questionnaire that included demographic information and questions on work-life integration, psychological well-being, and intent to stay.  gender differences in work-life balance and psychological well-being through Mann-Whitney U Test. Spearman Correlation analysis was used to explore the relationships between these three constructs, while moderation analysis assessed the role of work-life balance as a moderator in the work-life balance psychological well-being relationship.

Key Words: Work-life balance, Psychological Well Being, Intent to Stay, Haye’s PROCESS macro, Mann Whitney U test, Spearman Correlation, Faculty,Colleges.