Assessing the Status of Work-life Balance: A Study on Working Mothers

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (2023), the Female Labour Force Participation in India is 37% and increasing. Among these women who shoulder professional responsibilities with men in the workplace, many have another very important role to play which comes to her by virtue of being a woman, i.e. the role of a mother. A mother plays a vital role in the life of a human being throughout his/her life and holds a significant place in the home and in the society as a whole. In today’s dynamic and demanding work environment, maintaining a healthy work- life balance has become challenging, especially for working mothers, juggling with career responsibilities and family obligations. This results in stress on both personal and professional levels w h i c h i n t u r n i m p a c t s o n h e r s o c i a l , e m o t i o n a l , a n d p h y s i c a l h e a l t h . For working women to enjoy a high quality of life, work-life balance is essential. This paper is an attempt to assess the work-life balance among working mothers of different ages and in varied professions.