Work-Life Balance, Work Rumination, and Mindfulness among Working People

Abstract

A demanding 8-10 hour work schedule poses significant challenges in balancing professional and personal life. It has been found to decrease mental well-being, causing workplace injuries as well as leading to strained relationships in private and organizational settings. This study aimed to examine the relationship between work-life balance, rumination, and the impact of mindfulness among Indian working professionals aged 18 to 50 years. Additionally, an independent t-test was conducted to assess gender differences and the potential influence of marital status on these variables. The study was conducted on 152 workers (76 female and 76 male participants) belonging to upper and middle socioeconomic classes, through surveys based on the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), the Work-Life Balance Scale, and the Work-Related Rumination Questionnaire. The results gave an interesting insight, no gender differences were seen in male and female participants, however, married participants excelled significantly more in mindfulness than unmarried population. All three variables are moderately correlated with each other. Rumination is negative correlated with mindfulness and work life balance, and mindfulness is directly related with work life balance.