Work-life balance and Burnout among Lawyers in Pakistan: Moderating Role of Emotional Intelligence
Abstract
The study was focused on determining the relationship between Emotional intelligence, Work-life balance and burnout, along with exploring the direct effect of predictor (Work-life balance) on the outcome variable (Burnout) as well as aimed to explore the Impact of Emotional Intelligence as a moderator amid Work-life balance and burnout. This research was conducted because of limited Research on Pakistani Lawyers and the challenging nature of their legal work. The present study encompasses framework and model including Job Demand resource model. A Cross-sectional, Quantitative study design was used and through snowballing and purposive sampling, substantial data of 301 was gathered from Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Multan, Lahore, Karachi, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan to draw meaningful analysis. The findings of the study revealed there is a significant positive correlation between Emotional Intelligence and Work-life balance whereas a significant negative correlation between Emotional intelligence and burnout as well as amid Work-life balance and burnout. Findings also stated that Work-life balance negatively predicted Burnout. Results also indicated that Emotional Intelligence acts as a significant moderator between Burnout and Work-life balance. Overall, the study highlights and brings attention to the significance of Emotional Intelligence in improving Work-life balance, hence reducing burnout and helps individuals balance personal and professional life.
Keywords. Emotional Intelligence, Work-life balance, Burnout, Pakistani Lawyers, Occupational Stress.
