Is Work Life Balance Matter in Accounting Profession?

Authors

  • Hempry Putuhena Universitas Pattimura, Maluku, Indonesia
  • M Rifkhi Fauzan S Universitas Pattimura, Maluku, Indonesia
  • Zalni Universitas Pattimura, Maluku, Indonesia
  • Dwi Kriswantini Universitas Pattimura, Maluku, Indonesia

Keywords:

Work Life Balance, Work Involvement, Work Engagement, Work Satisfaction

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of work involvement, work engagement, and work satisfaction on work-life balance within the accounting profession. Additionally, it proposes strategies to support employees in achieving a healthy balance and identifies key factors contributing to workplace changes that influence work-life balance. The relationships between the independent and dependent variables were analyzed using SPSS, based on a sample of 54 accounting professionals with diverse work experiences. The findings reveal that work involvement and work engagement have a positive effect on work-life balance, whereas work satisfaction does not exhibit a significant impact. Hypothesis testing results confirm that only the first two hypotheses were supported, while the third was rejected. The novelty of this study lies in its focus on work-life balance within the accounting profession, a field characterized by high workloads and stringent accuracy demands.

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2025-03-20

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Putuhena, H., Fauzan S, M. R., Zalni, & Kriswantini, D. (2025). Is Work Life Balance Matter in Accounting Profession?. Public Policy ; Jurnal Aplikasi Kebijakan Publik Dan Bisnis, 6(1), 124–134. Retrieved from https://stia-saidperintah.e-journal.id/ppj/article/view/393

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Public Policy : Jurnal Aplikasi Kebijakan Publik dan Bisnis (on process)

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