Association Between Mindfulness and Work-Life Balance in Medical Faculty: Sleep Quality as a Mediator

Abstract

Background: Achieving the balance between work and life is a serious challenge for faculty members. The present investigation aimed to examine the association between trait mindfulness and work-life balance among faculty members and determine the importance of sleep quality in this relationship.Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the association between mindfulness, work-life balance, and sleep quality in medical faculty members.Methods: The present cross-sectional study determined the association of mindfulness and work-life balance with sleep quality among 255 medical faculty members using the Work-Life Balance Perceptions Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out through SPSS software (version 20) and Amos software (version 20). The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling.Results: A positive correlation was observed between mindfulness and work-life balance (r = 0.25, P = 0.04). A negative correlation was noticed between impaired sleep quality with mindfulness (r = -0.27, P = 0.03) and work-life balance (r = -0.31, P = 0.02). Sleep quality played a mediating role in the association between mindfulness and work-life balance.Conclusion: This study supports the advantages of mindfulness in work-life balance. The enhancement of mindfulness in medical faculty members helps improve their sleep quality and can be effective in enhancing their work-life balance.

Keywords

• mindfulness
• work-life balance
• sleep quality
• medical faculty