Investigating the effect of work-life balance on job satisfaction among Iranian English as a second language teachers

The significant role played by teachers in educational systems and the extent to which they can lead to success of a community are beyond any doubt. Therefore, the factors affecting their performance and job satisfaction ought to be taken into careful consideration. The present study aimed at investigating the extent to which work-life balance among Iranian English as a foreign language [EFL] teachers can contribute to their job satisfaction. To this end, 67 EFL instructors participated whose work-life balance was measured using work-life balance questionnaire and job satisfaction through Minesota Satisfaction Questionnaire. According to the findings, a statistically significant relationship was found between work-life balance and job satisfaction as well as workplace support and professional satisfaction. However, work overburden, family support and dependent care did not indicate significant links to the job satisfaction of Iranian EFL teachers in present research. The finding can provide valuable guidelines for stakeholders to consider work-life balance as a key factor leading to a higher level of job satisfaction among their staff, especially in academic and educational contexts, where the majority of teachers have to work for longer hours to afford their livings.