Comparative Analysis of Gender Based Differences in Work Life Balance, Stressors, and Quality of Life Among Small Screen Actors-A Mixed Method Approach

Abstract

This research delves into the impact of gender dynamics on work-life balance, stressors, and quality of life among small screen actors. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, data from 30 male and 30 female participants aged 20 to 50, primarily from South India, were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, and qualitative techniques. Results revealed notable gender-based differences in perceived stress levels, with females reporting higher stress, while work-life balance and overall quality of life showed no significant disparities between genders. The interrelation of variables found in correlation and regression analyses revealed significant associations between perceived stress, work-life balance domains, and quality of life domains. Qualitative insights underscored distinct stressors faced by each gender, with financial stress and professional uncertainty common among both male and female actors. Females encountered challenges like casting couch experiences, financial pressures, and underpayment, while males faced issues such as typecasting, importance of diversifying job roles and financial barriers for roles. Implications suggest tailored interventions to address gender-specific stressors among actors, with future research opportunities exploring the longitudinal effects of such interventions.