The Work Life Balance of Female Lecturers on Hourly Basis

Author: Jonathan L. Mañas, PhD, LPT, RPsy Associate Professor, College of Education, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Philippines

Published On: 2026-11-04

DOI: https://doi.org/10.70127/irjedt.vol.9.issue11.88

This study examined the work-life balance of female lecturers-on-hourly-basis (LOHB), focusing on their professional profiles, the impact of work on personal life, personal coping practices, and the relationships among selected work-related factors and work-life balance indicators. Specifically, it considered teaching loads, number of subject preparations, frequency of interaction with co-workers, and frequency of interaction with immediate superiors. A quantitative descriptive-correlational research design was employed, involving 102 female LOHB as respondents. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire covering the respondents’ professional profiles, work impact on personal life, and personal coping with work-life balance. Frequency and percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson product-moment correlation were used to analyze the data. Results showed that most respondents handled 24 to 27 teaching units and prepared three to four subjects. The overall weighted mean for work impact on personal life was 3.25, interpreted as Always and Very Good, while personal coping obtained a weighted mean of 3.21, interpreted as Often and Good. Correlation analysis revealed that teaching loads, co-worker interaction, and interaction with immediate superiors had no statistically significant relationships with either work impact on personal life or personal coping. However, the number of subject preparations demonstrated significant negative relationships with both variables. These findings indicated that although the respondents generally maintained a favorable level of work-life balance and demonstrated good coping practices, the number of subject preparations remained an important factor associated with their work-life experiences. The study emphasized the importance of managing teaching assignments and subject preparations to promote lecturers’ personal well-being and professional effectiveness.

Keywords: coping practices, female lecturers, subject preparations, teaching loads, work-life balance