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Impact of Work–Family Interaction on the Quality of Work Life and Performance of Teachers: A Review of Literature
Subject area: Management and Commerce · Area of research: Human Resource
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1718637
Abstract
The teaching profession is increasingly characterized by heightened work demands, technological changes, administrative responsibilities, and family obligations. These challenges have intensified the interaction between work and family domains, significantly influencing teachers' quality of work life (QWL) and job performance. This review paper examines the existing literature on work–family interaction (WFI), quality of work life, and teacher performance. The study synthesizes findings from national and international research to understand how positive and negative work–family interactions affect teachers' well-being, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and professional effectiveness. The review reveals that work–family conflict adversely affects teachers' quality of work life and performance, whereas work–family enrichment contributes positively to professional outcomes. The paper identifies significant research gaps, particularly in the context of Indian teachers and post-pandemic educational environments, and proposes directions for future research.
Keywords
Work–Family Interaction, Quality of Work Life, Teacher Performance, Work–Life Balance, Work–Family Conflict, Work–Family Enrichment
How to cite this paper
@article{1718637,
author = {Pradeepa Kumar K V, Dr. Ajoy Joseph},
title = {Impact of Work–Family Interaction on the Quality of Work Life and Performance of Teachers: A Review of Literature},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {12},
pages = {537-542},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1718637.pdf},
abstract = {The teaching profession is increasingly characterized by heightened work demands, technological changes, administrative responsibilities, and family obligations. These challenges have intensified the interaction between work and family domains, significantly influencing teachers' quality of work life (QWL) and job performance. This review paper examines the existing literature on work–family interaction (WFI), quality of work life, and teacher performance. The study synthesizes findings from national and international research to understand how positive and negative work–family interactions affect teachers' well-being, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and professional effectiveness. The review reveals that work–family conflict adversely affects teachers' quality of work life and performance, whereas work–family enrichment contributes positively to professional outcomes. The paper identifies significant research gaps, particularly in the context of Indian teachers and post-pandemic educational environments, and proposes directions for future research.},
keywords = {Work–Family Interaction, Quality of Work Life, Teacher Performance, Work–Life Balance, Work–Family Conflict, Work–Family Enrichment},
month = {June},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1718637}
}