A study of work-life balance among rural and urban women with special reference to cooperative society in Punjab

Abstract

Purpose – The current study aims to gain a better understanding of the many influences on the work-life balance of urban and rural women working for cooperative societies in Punjab. Work-life balance is influenced by a number of factors, including the Satisfaction with Life Scale, family fulfilment, perceived organisational support, and affective commitment. Design/methodology/approach: 410 urban and rural Punjabi women who worked for cooperative organisations participated in the poll. The demographic information of the respondents was utilised to conduct a t-test to determine the degree to which rural and urban women in Punjab have different cooperative societies. Findings – The research showed a significant discrepancy among urban and rural women living in cooperative societies in Punjab in terms of their level of contentment with their families and lives. Practical implications – Urban women in Punjab who are employed by charitable organisations have discovered their potential and capability to promote society and the nation through specialised employment. They have family help, which enables them to use the collected force in their inner strength. They have access to the resources they require for capacity building as well as government finance and credit sources. For cooperative societies to achieve a balance between work-life and psychological participation, employee-friendly policies must be put in place. Rural women are still susceptible to the shocks of intolerable norms, though. They continue to toil in their homes as thralls, bound to the ways of the world. Working at home and at work (cooperative societies) continuously overburdens them. They suffer negative health effects as well as psychological stress. The way that society thinks needs to change. These women should be supported and inspired to work hard by family members.