Sambandet mellan work-life balance och neuroticism: En studie om könsrelaterade skillnader
(2025) PSYK12 20242Department of Psychology
- Abstract
- The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between neuroticism and work-life balance. Additionally, it explored potential gender differences in these factors. Previous research indicated that women tend to report higher levels of neuroticism than men and that women also experience poorer work-life balances compared to men. The research field was relatively limited, particularly in Sweden, which motivated this study’s aim to provide new insights into the topic. Data were collected through a survey distributed via social media and email. A total of 124 respondents participated in the survey, of whom 74 identified as women and 50 as men. Two respondents were excluded from the data analysis as they did not meet the participation... (More)
- The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between neuroticism and work-life balance. Additionally, it explored potential gender differences in these factors. Previous research indicated that women tend to report higher levels of neuroticism than men and that women also experience poorer work-life balances compared to men. The research field was relatively limited, particularly in Sweden, which motivated this study’s aim to provide new insights into the topic. Data were collected through a survey distributed via social media and email. A total of 124 respondents participated in the survey, of whom 74 identified as women and 50 as men. Two respondents were excluded from the data analysis as they did not meet the participation criteria. Neuroticism was measured using a shortened version of the Big Five personality test (Bäckström et al., 2014), and work-life balance was assessed using the Hayman WLB scale (2005). The study results showed that women reported significantly higher levels of neuroticism compared to men, but no gender differences were identified in the self-assessment of work-life balance. A correlation was found between work-life balance and neuroticism, indicating that individuals with poorer work-life balance tended to experience higher levels of neuroticism. The study also highlights the need for further research in this area and discusses the implications for promoting well-being and achieving a balance between work and personal life. By understanding the relationship between work-life balance and neuroticism and considering gender differences, better conditions for individual well-being can be fostered, contributing to a sustainable working life. (Less)
- Abstract (Swedish)
- Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka sambandet mellan neuroticism och work-life balance. Vidare undersöktes det även om det förekom könsskillnader i skattningar av dessa två fenomen. Tidigare forskning visade att kvinnor tenderar att skatta högre nivåer av neuroticism än män, samt att kvinnor uppger att de upplever sämre work-life balance än vad män gör. Däremot var forskningsområdet relativt begränsat, särskilt i Sverige, och därav var förhoppningen med denna studie att finna nya vinklar inom detta område. För mätning av studien utformades en enkät som publicerades via författarnas sociala medier samt skickades ut via e-mail. Totalt 124 respondenter besvarade enkäten och av dessa identifierade sig 74 som kvinnor och 50 som män. Två... (More)
- Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka sambandet mellan neuroticism och work-life balance. Vidare undersöktes det även om det förekom könsskillnader i skattningar av dessa två fenomen. Tidigare forskning visade att kvinnor tenderar att skatta högre nivåer av neuroticism än män, samt att kvinnor uppger att de upplever sämre work-life balance än vad män gör. Däremot var forskningsområdet relativt begränsat, särskilt i Sverige, och därav var förhoppningen med denna studie att finna nya vinklar inom detta område. För mätning av studien utformades en enkät som publicerades via författarnas sociala medier samt skickades ut via e-mail. Totalt 124 respondenter besvarade enkäten och av dessa identifierade sig 74 som kvinnor och 50 som män. Två respondenter exkluderades vid analys av datan då de inte uppfyllde kraven för deltagande. Neuroticism mättes via ett förkortat Big Five personlighetstest (Bäckström et al., 2014) och work-life balance mättes med hjälp av Haymans WLB scale (2005). Resultatet i studien visade att kvinnor skattade mycket högre på neuroticism än män, däremot identifierades ingen könsskillnad i skattningar av work-life balance. En korrelation fanns mellan work-life balance och neuroticism som visade att individer med sämre work-life balance tenderade att uppleva högre nivåer av neuroticism. Studien lyfter även behovet av vidare forskning inom området och implikationer för att främja välmående samt en balans mellan arbete och privatliv på både individ- och samhällsnivå. Genom att förstå sambandet mellan work-life balance och neuroticism, och ta hänsyn till könsskillnader, kan vi skapa bättre förutsättningar för människors välmående samt forma ett hållbart arbetsliv. (Less)
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- author
- Larsson, Elsa LU and Eriksson Lippe, Ebba LU
- supervisor
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- Una Tellhed LU
- organization
- course
- PSYK12 20242
- year
- 2025
- type
- M2 - Bachelor Degree
- subject
- keywords
- Neuroticism, Work-life balance, Könsskillnader, Big Five, WLB-scale, Gender differences
- language
- Swedish
- id
- 9182313
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- 2025-01-22 09:07:56
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note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Sambandet mellan work-life balance och neuroticism: En studie om könsrelaterade skillnader}},
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