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Work-Life Balance in Kenya: A Systematic Review of Literature

In: Work-Life Interface

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  • Gladys Muasya

    (St. Paul’s University)

  • Daniel Nzengya

    (St. Paul’s University)

Abstract

Work-life balance is a contemporary issue in Kenya. This is due to a rising trend in urbanization, dual-career couples, ever-rising demands in work schedules, compounded by declining dependence on extended families for child-support, and commercialization for domestic household support services. This chapter discusses the state of work-life balance research in Kenya. The authors conducted a systematic review of work-life balance-related studies from Kenya during the period 2008–2020. Data were collected from using relevant keywords such as work-life/family balance, work-life conflict, and work-life balance practices from several databases. Results show that most conceptualization and operationalization of work-life balance concepts and practices are borrowed from Western literature. Some progress has been made by the Kenyan formal sector in enacting work-life balance practices. The implications of the study are discussed.

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  • Gladys Muasya & Daniel Nzengya, 2021. "Work-Life Balance in Kenya: A Systematic Review of Literature," Springer Books, in: Toyin Ajibade Adisa & Gbolahan Gbadamosi (ed.), Work-Life Interface, chapter 0, pages 97-125, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-66648-4_4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-66648-4_4
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