Description

The Work-Life Balance Scale (WLBS) is an assessment tool designed to measure an individual’s balance between work and personal life. The scale evaluates how work obligations affect one’s personal and social life, and vice versa, providing an overall indicator of the ability to maintain healthy boundaries between work and personal life.

Analysis and Use of Data

The WLBS is used to assess the impact of work life on personal life and vice versa. Participants’ responses to this scale provide quantitative data that can be analyzed to determine the level of balance between these two life domains. The scale is utilized both in research and corporate settings to identify issues related to work overload or insufficient personal time.

Purpose

The purpose of the scale is to help individuals and organizations better understand the levels of balance between work and personal life and identify areas where improvements may be needed. It is used to develop strategies to improve quality of life and work performance.

Scoring

The WLBS typically uses a Likert scale to record responses, with options ranging from “Very dissatisfied” to “Very satisfied.” The total scores are calculated and used to categorize the level of work-life balance as low, moderate, or high. Scores are used to compare individuals or groups and to assess progress over time.

Bibliography

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Carlson, D. S., Grzywacz, J. G., & Kacmar, K. M. (2010). The relationship of schedule flexibility and outcomes via the work-family interface. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 25(4), 330-355.