Islamic Temporal Focus, Fatigue and Work-Life Balance in Information Technology Professionals
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Information Technology (IT), Professionals, Islamic Temporal Focus, Work Life Balance, Fatigue, mediation analysis, , correlation.Abstract
This study explores how Islamic Temporal Focus (ITF) and fatigue influence work-life balance (WLB) in Muslim Information Technology (IT) Professionals working in different institutes across Pakistan. Using a cross-sectional correlation design, participants (N=525) were selected through stratified sampling, and responded to the standardised measures of Islamic Temporal Focus (Aldahadha & Al Dwakat, 2024), Fatigue Assessment Scale (A. Shahid et al., 2011) and Hayman’s Work-Life Balance Scale (Hayman, 2005). Correlational analysis indicated that a stronger ITF is associated with greater overall WLB. The mediation analysis conducted using the PROCESS macro revealed that Fatigue partially mediated the association between the ITF-WLB and the outcome. Such as higher ITF predicted lower fatigue, which in results predicted higher WLB. The findings revealed that a spiritually informed time orientation can contribute to the ability of individuals to meet work demands and balance work and personal life effectively. Specifically, the current research indicates that the application of Islamic time values to workplace policies and IT training by incorporating schedules with prayer times, encouraging meaningful time utilisation, and exemplifying balanced living, can result in the improvement of work-life balance as the temporal orientation of values, but not just fatigue reduction.
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