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Work-Life Balance And Job Performance Of Female Academic Staff Of The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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The study explored the relationship between work-life balance and job performance among female academic staff of the Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The research adopted the descriptive survey research design. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. Data collected were analyzed using simple percentages, frequency counts, standard deviation and inference statistics.
The results of the hypothesis test indicated a significant positive correlation between work-life balance and job performance among female academic staff (p < 0.05). The findings revealed that work-life balance has a substantial impact on job performance, with respondents citing challenges in managing work and personal responsibilities, resulting in stress relating to dual roles. The overall weighted mean of 2.26 suggests a moderate level of difficulty in achieving work-life balance. An examination of job performance metrics shows high engagement in teaching (weighted average = 3.05) and project supervision (weighted average = 3.30), whereas research publication (weighted average = 2.64) and community service (weighted average = 2.55) demonstrate moderate levels of involvement. The coping strategies employed by female academic staff, notably prioritizing tasks (49.2%) and setting realistic goals (39.0%), are deemed effective in managing workload, with mean scores of 3.19 and 3.27, respectively.
The study concluded that female academic staff at The Polytechnic, Ibadan experience a moderate level of difficulty in achieving work-life balance, which impacts their job performance. While they demonstrated moderate engagement in research and publications, they exhibited effective coping strategies that can enhance their work-life balance and job performance. It is recommended that female academic staff adopt coping strategies such as scheduling and boundary-setting to mitigate stress and enhance job performance. The institution should prioritize initiatives that foster work-life balance, including periodic evaluations to identify gaps and implement improvements. Additionally, the institution should encourage and support female academic staff in increasing their engagement in community service and research activities, such as publishing textbooks and book chapters, to enhance their overall job performance.
Keywords: Work-life balance, job performance, female academic staff, Polytechnic Ibadan.
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