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Work-life balance in academia: Experiences of lecturers in Switzerland

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  • Robert Alan Lewis

    (Les Roches Gruyère University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland)

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This paper investigates the work-life balance experiences of 11 full-time academic lecturers in Switzerland using a case study approach. Open-ended questions in questionnaires were used to gain depth into academic employees? understandings of work-life balance, their experiences in the ?crossover? of work- and life-related obligations, and their perceptions of work-life conflict and time. Findings emphasised the importance of context, due to increased spatial flexibility when working. Findings also shed light on the effects of work-life balance on professional attributes and career-related factors, when evaluating experiences. Conceptually, findings revealed that perceptions of available time are stretched beyond reasonable boundaries. Further research into academic lecturers? experiences attempting to meet work- and non-work-related professional obligations from a larger sample using questionnaires, complemented by interviews, could bring further insight into effects of work-life balance experiences.

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  • Robert Alan Lewis, 2016. "Work-life balance in academia: Experiences of lecturers in Switzerland," International Journal of Business and Management, International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences, vol. 4(1), pages 69-84, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sek:jijobm:v:4:y:2016:i:1:p:69-84
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    Keywords

    Academic work; Careers; Work-life balance; Work-life conflict; Time;
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    • J29 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Other

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