Unraveling Job Stress and Work-Life Balance in Healthcare Workers: A Bibliometric Analysis
Joseph Graciano Kisworo, Muhamad Naja Thariq, Rindu Maharani Jalil, Uliyatun Nikmah

Department of Business Management, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Indonesia

Abstract

Work-life balance is the balance of one^s professional and personal lives. Due to their demanding jobs, unpredictable schedules, and heavy workloads, health workers frequently struggle to strike a balance between their professional and personal lives. Conflicts between work obligations and personal needs may result from this imbalance, which in turn may raise stress levels at work. This study employs the bibliometric analysis method by conducting a literature study of relevant books, journals, and articles extracted from Scopus database. The findings indicate a significant relationship between stress at work and work-life balance for healthcare workers. High workloads, a lack of organizational support, and lack of control over work schedules were found to all contribute to health workers experiencing more job stress. Negative effects of an unbalanced work-life schedule include increased levels of exhaustion, depression, and lowered quality of life. Therefore, it is crucial for healthcare organizations to pay attention to the variables that may impact the work-life balance and stress levels of healthcare professionals. Work-life balance can be improved by taking steps like offering psychological assistance, offering employee welfare programs, and setting up a more balanced work schedule.

Keywords: Job Stress, Work Life Balance, Healthcare Workers, Bibliometric Analysis

Topic: Business and Economic