Work-Life Balance and Job Morale of The Teaching Employees of University of Bohol, City of Tagbilaran, Bohol

Abstract

Work-life balance and job morale are important aspects that affect the well-being, engagement, and organizational success of employees at higher education institutions. The study was conducted to investigate the work-life balance and job morale of the teaching personnel of the University of Bohol and to determine the association between the two variables. Quantitative descriptive-correlational design was employed. Standardized questionnaires on work-life balance and teachers’ job morale were used to collect data from 220 teaching staff members via random sampling. Descriptive statistics, such as weighted and composite means, were used to assess variable levels. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation was employed to examine the associations between the variables. The findings showed that employees in education had a good level of work-life balance (M = 3.24), with awareness of work-life balance ranked the highest. The respondents also showed a very high level of job morale (M = 3.31), notably in work engagement and work atmosphere. In addition, a statistically significant, moderate positive relationship was observed between work-life balance and job morale (r = .452, p < .001). This means that higher levels of work-life balance correlate with higher levels of job morale. The findings underscore the significance of supporting staff well-being to enhance teacher involvement, morale, and institutional success.