Kwong, Terence and Yu, Tak Ming (2026) Balancing service and life among disciplined professionals: the influence of marital status on satisfaction pathways. The Asian Journal of Professional and Business Studies, 7 (1). pp. 140-152. ISSN 2462-1072

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Abstract

This study examines the relationship between work–life balance (WLB) and job satisfaction among members of the disciplined workforce, a group often exposed to irregular schedules, high demands, and structured occupational environments. Drawing on data from 250 respondents employed in disciplined services, WLB was assessed across three dimensions – work interference with personal life (WIPL), personal life interference with work (PLIW), and work/personal life enhancement (WPLE), while job satisfaction was measured using intrinsic, extrinsic, and general satisfaction indices. Findings indicate that WPLE was the strongest predictor of job satisfaction across dimensions, with WIPL also contributing significantly, though to a lesser extent. Comparative analyses revealed that marital status moderated these dynamics, with married employees’ satisfaction being shaped primarily by enrichment, while single employees’ satisfaction was influenced by both enrichment and reduced interference. These results highlight the importance of organizational strategies that foster positive work–life enrichment while mitigating conflict. The study contributes to the literature by contextualizing WLB-satisfaction dynamics within disciplined professions and outlining implications for practice and policy

Item Type:	Article
Identifier:	10.61688/ajpbs.v7i1.528
Keywords:	Work-life balance, Job satisfaction, Disciplined Workforce, Marital Status, Hong Kong
Subjects:	Psychology > Occupational Psychology Psychology > Occupational Psychology > Work–life balance
Date Deposited:	29 Jul 2026
Dates:	Date Publication status 31 May 2026 Accepted 30 June 2026 Published
School, department or research centre:	School of Human and Social Sciences
Keywords:	Work-life balance, Job satisfaction, Disciplined Workforce, Marital Status, Hong Kong
URI:	https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/15269
Sustainable Development Goals:	Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

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