Scale Overview
The Work-Life Balance Scale – WLBS was developed by Hayman (2005). It is designed to measure Work-Life Balance. The scale is intended for use with Employees / Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 15 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Work Interference with Personal Life (WIPL), Personal Life Interference with Work (PLIW), Work Personal Life Enhancement (WPLE).
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Work Interference with Personal Life (WIPL) |
2,5,7,8,10,12,14 |
7 |
| Personal Life Interference with Work (PLIW) |
4,6,9,11 |
4 |
| Work Personal Life Enhancement (WPLE) |
1,3,13,15 |
4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 1 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.