ENHANCED JOB DESIGN IS THE SECRET TO WORK-LIFE BALANCE? THREE-WAY INTERACTION EFFECTS ON ADAPTIVE PERSONALITY FEATURES

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the challenge of differentiating between work and personal life, underscoring the significance of attaining work-life balance (WLB). We conducted a study to examine the influence of enhanced job design on work-life balance (WLB). This involved polling a total of 436 employed individuals and gathering input from employees, their families, and supervisors. In addition, we examined how the ratification mandated by the constitution and individual traits like as proactive self-identity and resilience contribute to enhancing this connection, depending on the JD-C (Job Demand-Control) model. Furthermore, we conducted more detailed research to pinpoint the essential components of job-enriched design, which play a crucial role in predicting both personal and professional outcomes in our 3-way interaction models. Our research provides insight into how to enhance work-life balance (WLB) in response to evolving work dynamics, with implications for theoretical models and practical applications.