WORK-LIFE BALANCE OF THE FEMALE ACADEMICS OF PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES, SRI LANKA

Abstract

Education plays a major role in the country. The study focuses on private higher education sector which plays a major role within Sri Lankan education system apart from the state university sector. These institutes offer different educational qualifications such as diploma, degrees and masters associated with foreign universities. The role of a lecturer is very significant for the output of these institutions. They should be mentally and physically healthy to deliver a quality service. The nature of the society has changed recently with dual income earners in the family. So a female has to play different roles in her life. Majority of the academics are female. So it is important to see how these female balance their work and life. Work life balance means drawing a line in between work and life thus a person get the ability to manage work and life in a well manner without disturbing each other. Work life balance affects the mental and physical well-being of a person. Literature has been reviewed related to Sri Lankan context and in other similar contexts. Then it could be identified that dependent care issues, support network, demographic factors, hours worked, work overload, time management, technology advancement, understanding of the strategies available for work-family balance affect work life balance.