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A Systematic Literature Review of Work-Life Balance Using ADO Model

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  • Rosy Singh
  • Shalini Aggarwal
  • Shalini Sahni

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This study systematically synthesizes the existing literature on work-life balance (WLB) over the last 16 years to determine the various constructs associated with it using the Antecedents, Decisions and Outcomes (ADO) model for the WLB construct. It also identifies research gaps and proposes a direction for future research. A rigorous systematic literature review (SLR) process as proposed by Tranfield et al. (2003) is followed. Further, the study uses the PRISMA framework to select the 43 full-text articles relevant to the WLB in business management. The review was conducted for the studies from 2004 to 2020, used only published articles, and excluded books and conference proceedings. This review provides an organized view of the antecedents, decision processes and outcomes of WLB in the business management domain. The analysis provides information on the most prolific authors and journals. This review also found that the most productive institutions publishing WLB-related literature are based in India. This review contributes to the literature by proposing a conceptual model that provides a theoretical understanding of WLB. It also provides essential insights into how personal, household and organizational factors influence WLB.

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  • Rosy Singh & Shalini Aggarwal & Shalini Sahni, 2023. "A Systematic Literature Review of Work-Life Balance Using ADO Model," FIIB Business Review, , vol. 12(3), pages 243-258, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:fbbsrw:v:12:y:2023:i:3:p:243-258
    DOI: 10.1177/23197145221115530
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