Impact of Work Load on Work Life Balance of Secondary School Teachers

Abstract

Workload is a critical factor influencing teachers’ professional performance and their ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This study aimed to investigate the impact of workload on the work-life balance of secondary school teachers in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. A quantitative research design was employed, and data were collected from 200 male and female teachers working in public high schools using a Workload Scale for Teachers and a Work-Life Balance questionnaire. Multi stage sampling technique was used for sample selection. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent sample t-test, correlation, and regression) were applied using IBM SPSS version 20.0. The findings revealed a significant negative relationship between workload and work-life balance, indicating that increased workload leads to poor balance between professional and personal life. The study highlights the importance of effective workload management strategies to improve teachers’ well-being, job satisfaction, and performance.