Burnout, Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction Among Software Developers

Abstract

The main aim of the study was to assess the relationship between burnout, work-life balance and job satisfaction among software developers. It aims to also indicate significant differences, if any, among the different kinds of gender and work models. The study was carried out through an online survey and 130 responses were collected from full time software developers working in India. Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, Job Satisfaction Scale and Work Life Balance Inventory were the tools used to assess these variables. Pearson’s Correlation was employed to study the relation between burnout and job satisfaction, and work life balance and job satisfaction. Additionally, Independent Samples T-test and One Way ANOVA were used to assess the differences within gender and the work models (WFO, WFH and Hybrid). The findings of the study revealed that there is a moderate negative correlation between burnout and job satisfaction. The study’s findings also indicated that there is a weak positive correlation between work life balance and job satisfaction. Additionally, there were no significant differences due to gender and work models among software developers on the three variables.