Research Article

A Demographic Analysis of Work–Life Balance in Teacher Educators

Volume: 34 Number: 3 July 31, 2026
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A Demographic Analysis of Work–Life Balance in Teacher Educators

Abstract

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive academic environment, increasing professional demands often overshadow personal life, rendering work-life balance a critical challenge for faculty members. This study aims to examine the work-life balance levels of academicians and investigate how these levels vary according to selected demographic variables. A quantitative survey design was employed to provide a comprehensive description of the current state of work-life balance within the higher education sector. Data were collected from a diverse sample of 503 academicians working at various universities across Türkiye using the "Work-Life Balance Scale." The findings indicate that dimensions of work-life harmony and self-allocation differ significantly by gender, with female academicians reporting higher levels of conflict due to traditional role expectations. Furthermore, the results reveal that work-oriented life significantly varies according to marital status; married academicians exhibit higher levels of work-life interference compared to their single colleagues. Overall, the results suggest that work-life balance among academicians is shaped not only by individual career choices but also by societal role expectations and life-course-related responsibilities. The study underscores the urgent need for higher education institutions to adopt inclusive, flexible, and gender-sensitive policies. Implementing such structural changes is essential to mitigate burnout and support sustainable academic careers in the post-pandemic era.

Keywords

Higher education, academician, work life balance

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APA
Şallı, D. (2026). A Demographic Analysis of Work–Life Balance in Teacher Educators. Kastamonu Education Journal, 34(3), 631-655. https://doi.org/10.24106/kefdergi.1917519
AMA
1.Şallı D. A Demographic Analysis of Work–Life Balance in Teacher Educators. Kastamonu Education Journal. 2026;34(3):631-655. doi:10.24106/kefdergi.1917519
Chicago
Şallı, Duygu. 2026. “A Demographic Analysis of Work–Life Balance in Teacher Educators”. Kastamonu Education Journal 34 (3): 631-55. https://doi.org/10.24106/kefdergi.1917519.
EndNote
Şallı D (July 1, 2026) A Demographic Analysis of Work–Life Balance in Teacher Educators. Kastamonu Education Journal 34 3 631–655.
IEEE
[1]D. Şallı, “A Demographic Analysis of Work–Life Balance in Teacher Educators”, Kastamonu Education Journal, vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 631–655, July 2026, doi: 10.24106/kefdergi.1917519.
ISNAD
Şallı, Duygu. “A Demographic Analysis of Work–Life Balance in Teacher Educators”. Kastamonu Education Journal 34/3 (July 1, 2026): 631-655. https://doi.org/10.24106/kefdergi.1917519.
JAMA
1.Şallı D. A Demographic Analysis of Work–Life Balance in Teacher Educators. Kastamonu Education Journal. 2026;34:631–655.
MLA
Şallı, Duygu. “A Demographic Analysis of Work–Life Balance in Teacher Educators”. Kastamonu Education Journal, vol. 34, no. 3, July 2026, pp. 631-55, doi:10.24106/kefdergi.1917519.
Vancouver
1.Duygu Şallı. A Demographic Analysis of Work–Life Balance in Teacher Educators. Kastamonu Education Journal. 2026 Jul. 1;34(3):631-55. doi:10.24106/kefdergi.1917519