Abstract:
As the heart of healthcare, married female nurses in Sri Lankan government
hospitals face unique challenges in achieving work-life balance due to various
factors. The primary goal of this study is to identify the impact of Work
Environment on Work-Life Balance among Married Female Nurses working at
Government hospitals in Sri Lanka. The current study used a multi-method
quantitative study design following the positivism philosophy and deductive
approach. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain primary data for
quantitative data analysis. It also conducted extra interviews to get more
thorough information. The sample size was 385 for the quantitative analysis and
12 for the qualitative analysis. Structured interviews were conducted following
an interview checklist to gather descriptive data for qualitative analysis. The
gathered data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Quantitative data
were analyzed using SPSS software. Two main statistical methods were used in
data analysis. Descriptive statistics summarize the data from a sample using
indexes such as the mean, standard deviation, and Inferential statistics to draw
inferences about the population using samples such as Hypothesis testing and
Simple Linear Regression. Content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data.
The findings revealed a positive and moderate influence between the working
environment and work-life balance, with a significant coefficient of the three
dimensions: workstation satisfaction, environmental workability, and job
satisfaction. The study highlights the importance of creating a conducive work
environment to enhance work-life balance for married female nurses in
government hospitals
