Balancing work and life among students : a dissertation submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business (MBus), June 2008 / Tania Ang ; supervisor: Judith Pringle.
The importance of work-life balance has been gaining ground in recent years to capture a wider range of groups, including students combining full-time study with part-time employment. Finding a balance can be complex and challenging for many individuals and students. This dissertation has explored h...
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| Summary: | The importance of work-life balance has been gaining ground in recent years to capture a wider range of groups, including students combining full-time study with part-time employment. Finding a balance can be complex and challenging for many individuals and students. This dissertation has explored how undergraduate students balance the competing demands of work, study, and social activities. A mixed methods research design was employed using quantitative balance wheel surveys and qualitative interviews and focus group. The results showed that the small sample of students had difficulties when balancing the multiple demands of work, study, and social activities. Adverse effects of this imbalance were found in the form of missed lectures, health problems, increased stress, and lack of sleep. Nevertheless, students highlighted the benefits of working that included acquiring relevant skills, polishing CV's, and becoming immersed in the New Zealand culture. Students' in the study acknowledged it was not the responsibility of the university to monitor part-time employment. There were calls for a greater understanding of the financial situation university students' face in today's society. Author supplied keywords: Work-life balance; Tertiary students; Part-time work; Managing workloads; Financial impacts of tertiary education. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource Also held in print (110 leaves ; 30 cm) in off-campus storage, box 106 (T 331.256 ANG) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |