The Impact of Emotional Intelligence, Depression, Anxiety and Stress on Work-Life Balance

Authors

  • Rogis Baker Senior Lecturer Faculty of Defence Studies & Management, University Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia Author
  • Amar Hisham Jaaffar Senior Lecturer Faculty of Defence Studies & Management, University Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia Author
  • Hasimi Sallehuddin Senior Lecturer Faculty of Defence Studies & Management, University Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia Author
  • Nur Surayya Mohd Saudi Senior Lecturer Faculty of Defence Studies & Management, University Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia Author
  • Mohd Hamran Mohamad Senior Lecturer Faculty of Defence Studies & Management, University Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia Author
  • Sayuti Ab Ghani University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61841/k757n116

Keywords:

Emotional Intelligence, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Work-life Balance

Abstract

The increasing issues relating to emotional intelligence, depression, anxiety and stress have made work-life balance a problem in society. This article focuses on understanding the impact of emotional intelligence, depression, anxiety and stress on the work-life balance. This article also presents empirical evidence based on previous studies which investigated the relationship between emotional intelligence, depression, anxiety and stress and work-life balance. The results of previous studies found that there is a significant relationship between these elements. As such, an organization's desire to address issues related to emotional intelligence, depression, anxiety and stress could help improve the balance between work and family life resulting in the enhanced well-being of workers.

 

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Baker, R., Jaaffar, A. H., Sallehuddin, H., Saudi, N. S. M., Mohamad, M. H., & Ghani, S. A. (2020). The Impact of Emotional Intelligence, Depression, Anxiety and Stress on Work-Life Balance. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(8), 210-218. https://doi.org/10.61841/k757n116