The Wellbeing Equation: Work-Life, Support, and Satisfaction in Policing
Keywords:
Work-life balance, Well-being, Job satisfaction, Police personnel, Social supportAbstract
Policing is characterized by high occupational demands that often disrupt work–life balance (WLB). Grounded in Conservation of Resources (COR) theory and Work–Family Enrichment theory, this study examined the structural relationships between perceived social support, job satisfaction, and work-life balance (WLB) among police personnel in Bengaluru, India. A cross-sectional survey of 400 officers was conducted using stratified random sampling, and Structural Equation Modeling was employed to test direct and indirect effects. The results indicated that social support significantly predicted job satisfaction (β = 0.304, p < 0.01) and WLB (β = 0.353, p < 0.01). Job satisfaction also positively influenced WLB (β = 0.444, p < 0.01) and partially mediated the relationship between social support and WLB. The findings highlight the importance of relational resources in promoting occupational and cross-domain well-being in high-demand professions.
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