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Examining the Influence of Work Life Balance on Female Nurses’ Performance in University of Uyo Teaching Hospital

Ebiere U. Atakpo, Orok A. Imagha, PhD, Mercy G. D. Okon, PhD and Michael Effiom

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the explore influence of work-life balance on the performance of female nurses in University of Uyo teaching hospital. Population of this study was 480 female nurses in the employ of University of Uyo teaching hospital from which a sample of 218 was selected with the aid of Taro Yamene’s formulae for sample size determination. Primary data, which were collected through a structured questionnaire, was used for the study. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential techniques. Results of data analysis revealed career life domain showed a correlation value of R= 0.615 with a substantial standardised coefficient of ?=0.629 while family life domain revealed a correlation value of R= 0.840 with a substantial standardised coefficient of ?=0.876. This means that there exists a significant positive influence between work life balance performance of female nurses in University of Uyo teaching hospital. Having a good work-life balance provides the mental space to think outside of work, which may then be translated into healthier habits that will help meet an individual’s professional goals.

Keywords

Worklife balanceCareer life domainFamily life domainPerformanceFemale

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