The Moderating Impact of Personality and Demographic Factors on the Relationship Between Work–Life Balance and Well-Being of the Ayurvedic Doctors: Evidence From Sri Lanka

Abstract

Purpose: This chapter investigates the moderating impact of personality and demographic factors on the association between work–life balance (WLB) and the well-being (WB) of Ayurveda doctors in Sri Lanka.

Need for the Study: WB is necessary for everyone’s life. Individuals must meet proper WLB between their private and career life scenarios. On the other hand, employee WB and WLB are considered under the sustainable development goals. Hence, it is required to investigate the effect of WLB on WB.

Methodology: This quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted with minimal researcher interference. The primary data were collected using structured questionnaires from Ayurvedic Doctors in Sri Lanka. The correlation, regression, and hierarchical regression analyses with multivariate assumptions were conducted using SPSS.

Findings: The findings reveal a robust positive association between the WLB and WB, indicating the same association between the WLB and personality. Moreover, there is a strong positive association between personality and WB. The results of the moderator analysis presented that there is a marginal moderator impact from the personality towards the association between WLB and WB.

Practical Implications: Ayurveda Practitioners and policymakers can use the generated knowledge in decision-making. The results of this study can be used as a reference by all industrial practitioners to improve their business practices. They can do this by raising employee WLB to enhance WB, which will help them keep the best employees within the company.

Citation

Dewasiri, N.J., Salwathura, S.A.M.J., Rathnasiri, M.S.H., Walakumbura, S.H.M.L., Ruwandika, J.D.K., Iddagoda, Y.A. and Sood, K. (2024), "The Moderating Impact of Personality and Demographic Factors on the Relationship Between Work–Life Balance and Well-Being of the Ayurvedic Doctors: Evidence From Sri Lanka", Sharma, R., Bhardwaj, I., Grima, S., Sachdeva, T., Sood, K. and Özen, E. (Ed.) Sustainable Development Goals: The Impact of Sustainability Measures on Wellbeing (Contemporary Studies in Economic and Financial Analysis, Vol. 113A), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 93-110. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1569-37592024000113A006