Work-life balance and life satisfaction: Serial mediation by basic psychological needs satisfaction

Abstract

Several factors influence life satisfaction, including how well the work-life balance process meets an individual's basic psychological needs. In this study, a model examining the mediating effect of basic psychological needs on the relationship between work-life balance and life satisfaction was tested. The sample comprised 360 full-time employees aged 25 to 55. Data were collected using the Work-Life Balance Scale, the Basic Needs Satisfaction in General Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Preliminary findings showed a positive and significant correlation between life satisfaction and work-life balance. Furthermore, multiple mediation analyses indicated that basic psychological needs—autonomy, competence, and relatedness—serially mediate the relationship between work-life balance and life satisfaction.

Keywords

• Work-life balance
• Life satisfaction
• Basic psychological needs satisfaction
• Employees

Supporting Institution

Bu çalışma, İzmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi Etik Kurulu tarafından onaylanmıştır. Veri toplama öncesinde tüm katılımcılardan bilgilendirilmiş onam alınmıştır. Çalışma, etik standartlara uygun olarak yürütülmüştür.

Ethical Statement

This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of İzmir Demokrasi University. Informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to data collection. The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards

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