Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction among College Teachers in Bihar: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Institutions

Abstract

This study explores the work-life balance (WLB) and job satisfaction among college teachers in Bihar, focusing on the differences between public and private institutions. Recognizing the increasing demands placed on educators, the research aims to assess how these pressures impact their personal and professional lives. A structured questionnaire was distributed to 400 college teachers, with a response rate of 85%, yielding 340 valid responses. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were employed to analyze the data. The results indicate that teachers in public institutions experience significantly higher levels of work-life balance (mean = 4.00) and job satisfaction (mean = 4.30) compared to their private institution counterparts (mean work-life balance = 3.50; mean job satisfaction = 3.70). Furthermore, a strong positive correlation (r = 0.60, p < 0.01) between work-life balance and job satisfaction was found, while workload was negatively associated with both constructs (work-life balance: r = -0.48, p < 0.01; job satisfaction: r = -0.40, p < 0.01). The study concludes that improving work-life balance is crucial for enhancing job satisfaction among college teachers, particularly in private institutions. Recommendations include institutional policy changes aimed at workload management and increased support for teachers. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on educator well-being and emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to promote a healthier work-life balance in the academic sector.