The experience of work-life balance: The case of the Singapore preschool educator

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Thesis
Author
Tan, Valerie Xin Yi
Supervisor
Jesuvadian, Mercy
Abstract
This case study examines preschool educators’ perceptions on work-life balance and the ways center leaders may promote work-life balance. 16 preschool educators offered their perceptions of work-life balance through individual interview sessions, audio recording sharing, and focused group discussions. Work conditions, which affect educators’ time after work, emotional well-being of educators, and ability of educators to enable positive child outcomes were identified in the literature to be significant in enabling work life balance. The findings revealed the importance of three interconnected elements, i.e the role of people, the role of place and the practices implemented which enable work-life balance in the local setting. This study contributes to a renewed understanding of factors that shape teachers’ sense of well-being at the workplace and the ways teacher attrition can be stemmed.
Date Issued
2024