Dynamics of Balancing Personal and Professional Commitments and Impact on Job Satisfaction
Evidence from Nigerian Women in Professional Spheres
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19588607 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Oluyemi Theophilus Adeosun, Oluwaseyi Omowunmi Popogbe (0000-0002-1393-7121), Tochukwu Emeka Umeh, Temitope J Owolabi |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 135 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-15 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2689-5129 • E-ISSN: 2689-5129 |
| Publisher | African - British Journals (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.52589/ajsshr-qdrnrjdd |
| OpenAlex | W7164804733 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 38 |
Purpose – In an era of rapid digital transformation, the challenge of reconciling personal and professional commitments has grown considerably more complex, particularly for Nigerian women navigating demanding professional environments. This study examines the strategies employed by Nigerian female professionals to manage competing personal and professional demands and investigates how these strategies shape their levels of job satisfaction. Design/Methodology/Approach – Adopting a predictive survey research design, data were collected from 412 female professionals across diverse industries in Nigeria through an online questionnaire. The data were analysed using multinomial logistic regression, a method suited to modelling categorical outcome variables with more than two levels. Findings – The results reveal that Nigerian female professionals draw upon specific strategies, including time management, task prioritisation, and leveraging social support networks, to navigate work–life conflicts and advance their careers. More time allocated to personal commitments was strongly associated with higher job satisfaction. Conversely, higher overall life satisfaction and greater engagement in skills development were each associated with lower job satisfaction, suggesting a degree of role tension and resource competition between these domains. Practical Implications – The findings highlight the centrality of personal time in sustaining job satisfaction and draw attention to the complex relationship between skills development, overall well-being, and work satisfaction among professional women. Organisations and policymakers are encouraged to champion gender equality, implement flexible working arrangements, and foster supportive workplace cultures. Originality/Value – Whilst work–life balance among female professionals has attracted growing scholarly interest globally, empirical quantitative investigations specifically examining the strategies of Nigerian female professionals across multiple industries and their effect on job satisfaction remain limited. This study contributes to the emerging body of literature on work–life balance, gender equality, and career management in the Nigerian context and offers actionable insights for policy and organisational practice
Centrality · Champion · Job attitude · Job design · Job satisfaction · Multinomial logistic regression · Personal development · Interdisciplinary Studies and Sociocultural Dynamics · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Work-Family Balance Challenges
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