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Work family balance (WLB)

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_R05

For the next questions, please rate how much you agree with the following statements about conflict between your work and family lives.

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q05

The demands of my work interfere with my home and family life.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10

The amount of time my job takes up makes it difficult to fulfill family responsibilities.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q15

Things I want to do at home do not get done because of the demands my job puts on me.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q20

Due to work-related duties, I have to make changes to my plans for family activities.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q25

My job produces strain that makes it difficult to fulfill family duties.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q30

The demands of my family or partner interfere with work-related activities.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q35

I have to put off doing things at work because of demands on my time at home.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q40

Things I want to do at work don't get done because of the demands of my family or partner.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q45

My home life interferes with my responsibilities at work such as getting to work on time, accomplishing daily tasks, and working.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q50

Family-related strain interferes with my ability to perform job-related duties.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_R60

For the next questions, please rate how much you agree with the following statements about the effects of your involvement in your work.

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q60

My involvement in my work helps me to understand different viewpoints and this helps me be a better family member.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q65

My involvement in my work puts me in a good mood and this helps me be a better family member.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q70

My involvement in my work helps me feel personally fulfilled and this helps me be a better family member.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_R75

For the next questions, please rate how much you agree with the following statements about the effects of your involvement with your family.

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q75

My involvement in my family helps me acquire skills and this helps me be a better worker.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q80

My involvement in my family puts me in a good mood and this helps me be a better worker.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Work family balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q85

My involvement in my family encourages me to use my work time in a focused manner and this helps me be a better worker.

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree
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