Factors influencing work-family balance of professionals in the international non-governmental organizations in the Eastern province of Sri Lanka.

Abstract

This study mainly investigates the factors influencing work-family balance (WFB) of professionals in the International Non- Governmental Organizations (INGOs) in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. The objectives of this study are, to identify the critical factors which influence work-family balance of professionals and to examine relative contribution of each independent variables towards work family balance of professionals in INGOs in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. Data were possible to collect with 116 respondents. The final sample consisted of sixty seven (67%) males and thirty (33%) females. Univariate analysis, correlation, multiple regression and independent sample t-test were used to analyze the data. The result of the study reveals that time management, nature of the spouse, awareness, organizational support and emotional intelligence are positive and significantly related to work-family balance meantime work stress negative and significantly related to work-family balance. It is also noted that model is significant and 67.4% of variation in work family balance of professionals in the INGOs was explained by the selected variable whereas around 53% of variation in work-family balance is explained by work stress as a major predictor out of six independent variables. Moreover this research reveals that there is no significant difference between male and female professionals in INGOs with regard WFB. It is concluded that level of work-family balance is moderate level among the professionals in the INGOs in the region and the findings of the research helpful for INGOs and professional in INGOs and government to develop appropriate strategies and programmatic changes which will helpful them to make appropriate critical decision in terms WFB. Further, future researchers can be conducted to identify intervening and moderating variables which may give effects on the relationship between work stress and WFB.