The Mediating Role of Quality of Work Life on Occupational Stress and Work Life Balance of Police Personnel

Abstract

Stress is a widespread difficulty that impacts everyone differently. Stress, whatever of occupation, may have adverse consequences if left unchecked. Given the demanding nature of policemen's employment, this study was initiated. One purpose of this research was to explore the influence of quality of work life in influencing occupational stress and work-life balance in police officers. This research used a non-experimental quantitative research design using the descriptive-correlational and mediation approaches and the appropriate statistical treatments: mean, Pearson r, regression, and Sobel z-test. The intent of this study was to pinpoint and clarify the technique or processes that underpin an observed relationship between variables. The variables that were selected for this research comprise occupational stress as the independent variable and work-life balance as the dependent variable. The quality of work life was included as a third explanatory variable, known as a mediator variable. In the study, standardized questionnaires were used. The form was reframed to match the study's aims. The data was obtained in person while adhering to the necessary health and safety measures. 300 police officers were the participants using stratified random sampling. The findings indicate that occupational stress is minimal level, work-life balance is moderate level, and quality of work life is high level. The findings demonstrated a substantial link between occupational stress and work-life balance. Because the p-value is less than 0.05, occupational stress and quality of work life, quality of work life and work-life balance, occupational stress and work-life balance are deemed significant. It has additionally been shown that the quality of work life of police officers partially mediates the association between occupational stress and work-life balance.