Journal of Business Studies
Vol. 12, No. 1, (Spring 2016) 157-167
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THE MODERATING ROLE OF RELIGIOSITY ON THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SATISFACTION WITH WORK-LIFE
BALANCE AND JOB SATISFACTION
1
Jahanvash Karim :vash@hotmail.com
2
Zainab Bibi :znb2005@hotmail.com
3
Faisal Aftab :faftab@bahria.edu.com
Jahanvash Karim
1
Institute of Management Sciences, University of Balochistan,
Quetta
Zainab Bibi
2
Institute of Management Sciences, University of Balochistan,
Quetta
Faisal Aftab
3
Bahria University, Islamabad
Keywords: Religiosity, Job Satisfaction, Work-Life Balance, Moderation
ABSTRACT
Purpose: - The impact of work-life balance on work-related outcomes has been the focus
of much attention by researchers in organizational behavior and psychology. The aim of
this study was to extend this literature by examining the potential moderating effect of
religiosity on the relationship between satisfaction with work-life balance and job satisfaction.
Methodology/Sample: - Data from The European Social Survey (ESS Round 6 Edition
1.2) provided the basis for this study (N= 21621).
Findings: - Results suggested that satisfaction with work-life balance was positively related
to job satisfaction and religiosity fostered the effect of satisfaction with work-life balance
on job satisfaction.
Practical Implications:- The findings of this study suggest that religiosity holds relevance
to a variety of work outcomes. Faith and involvement in religious activities act as a personal
resource, making individuals more resilient to cope with the challenges arising from work-
life imbalance.