Yaman H., Bilsel B. A.
WORK A JOURNAL OF PREVENTION, ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION, vol.0, pp.1-3, 2024 (SSCI, Scopus)
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Publication Type:
Article / Article
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Volume:
0
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Publication Date:
2024
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Doi Number:
10.1177/105198152412924
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Journal Name:
WORK A JOURNAL OF PREVENTION, ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION
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Journal Indexes:
Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Business Source Elite, Business Source Premier, CINAHL, Educational research abstracts (ERA), Environment Index, INSPEC, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
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Page Numbers:
pp.1-3
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Open Archive Collection:
AVESIS Open Access Collection
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Istanbul Gelisim University Affiliated:
Yes
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Research has shown that work-life balance is not only about job satisfaction and performance. It is also related to a good occupational balance. In this way, a balanced working pattern can improve health. The impact of smartphones, which have become ubiquitous in contemporary society, on this balance is a topic of ongoing debate.
Objective
This study aims to investigate the relationship between time use, smartphone use, occupational balance, and occupational self-competence among working young people and university students. The findings of this study may contribute to the development of effective strategies to improve the work-life balance of young people who are either working or about to start their working life.
Methods
The study involved 158 healthy young adults. The research instruments used included a socio-demographic information form, the Modified Occupational Questionnaire, the Occupational Self-Assessment, and the Turkish Occupational Balance Questionnaire. The results were then analyzed using SPSS 24.0.
Results
A significant relationship was found between the time allocated to sleep and occupational balance (p = 0.009), as well as between the time allocated to work and productive activities and occupational self-competence (p = 0.010). Furthermore, a statistically significant relationship was found between the duration of smartphone usage and occupational balance (p = 0.04).
Conclusion
The study emphasizes occupational balance as an important concept for identifying and addressing time use problems among young workers and university students. The study suggests that achieving work-life balance requires consideration of the positive effects of time allocated sleep and the negative effects of smartphone use.