Influence Of Employment-Life Quality On Faculty Satisfaction With Work In Kerala
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Employment Life Quality, Satisfaction with work, Faculty, Higher EducationAbstract
This study examines the influence of Employment Life Quality (ELQ) on satisfaction of work among faculty members in Kerala. Data were collected from 250 respondents using a structured questionnaire encompassing seven dimensions of ELQ, which comprise work environment, compensation, work-life balance, institutional support, professional growth, recognition, autonomy, and collegiality, along with a scale of five items for Satisfaction with work. Correlation analysis showed that satisfaction with work and several ELQ dimensions were strongly related to each other, particularly work environment (r = .389, p < .01), work-life balance (r = .391, p < .01), and institutional support (r = .334, p < .01). Multiple regression analysis revealed that work environment (β = .272, p = .001) and work-life balance (β = .264, p = .001) were significant predictors of Satisfaction with work, explaining 22.5% of the variance (R² = .225). These findings highlight the central role of supportive environments and balance between professional and personal life in enhancing faculty well-being. The study contributes empirical evidence for higher education policymakers in Kerala to design targeted interventions that strengthen ELQ and, in turn, improve “Satisfaction with Work”.
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