PENGARUH ELEMEN PSIKOLOGI TERHADAP KESEIMBANGAN KERJA DAN KEHIDUPAN DALAM KALANGAN ANGGOTA ANGKATAN TENTERA MALAYSIA

Abstract

Lately, there has been a growing focus on work-life balance (WLB) in the employment sector. Employees prioritize their overall well-being and have a tendency to select organization that provide flexible job assignments. This tendency has led to friction between employers and employees, thereby fostering an unsatisfactory psychological atmosphere in the workplace. In recent times, there has been a rise in the occurrence of and concern about mental health problems among employees. Psychological instability in employees is frequently influenced by socio-economic concerns, living environment, and work-related stress. The main objective of this study is to identify the relationship between psychological factors, namely emotional intelligence, depression, anxiety, and stress, and work-life balance (WLB). A total sample of 2,640 Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) members across Malaysia participated as respondents in this study. They successfully completed a series of research questionnaires, which served as the measurement instruments for this research. This study uses quantitative methodologies, specifically descriptive analysis and correlation tests, to examine the relationship between variables. The study's findings indicate a strong positive correlation between the dimensions of emotional intelligence (namely, SEA, OEA, UOE, and ROE) and work-life balance (WLB). Conversely, anxiety and stress factors exhibit a significant negative correlation with WLB. Nevertheless, it was determined that the level of depression did not have a substantial correlation with work-life balance. The findings of this study demonstrate that the psychological component plays a crucial role in shaping the well-being of workers, particularly those in the military. Organizations should prioritize the implementation of development and training programs, as well as spirituality, to enhance the psychological resilience of their personnel. This will help to empower the human capital in the organization.