Exploring the Moderated Mediation Effect of Job Satisfaction and Job Self-Efficacy on Work-Life Balance and Subjective Well-Being

Abstract

Drawing on the spillover mechanism and a positivist philosophy, we investigate the association among work-life balance, subjective well-being, job self-efficacy, and job satisfaction among healthcare professionals in Pakistan. By utilizing a sample of 329 Health Care Professionals, the author tested the proposed relationships. Findings supported the hypothesized theoretical scheme, which posited that job satisfaction mediates the relationship between work-life balance and subjective well-being. Specifically, higher work-life balance leads to greater job satisfaction, which in turn enhances subjective well-being. However, this mediated effect was not moderated by job self-efficacy. Based on these findings, the author concluded that the association between work-life balance and subjective well-being among Health Care Professionals is more complex than previously assumed and thus proposed a model of moderated mediation. In summary, work-life balance enhances subjective well-being through job satisfaction, but this indirect effect becomes insignificant when job self-efficacy is high. We also present our theoretical contributions, practical implications, and recommendations for future research.