Work-Life Balance Scale – WLBS
A 15-item self-report scale designed to measure three dimensions of work-life balance: work interference with personal life, personal life interference with work, and work-personal life enhancement.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Work-Life Balance Scale – WLBS was developed by Fisher-McAuley, Stanton, Jolton, & Gavin (adapted by Hayman) (2005). It is designed to measure Work-Life Balance. The scale is intended for use with Working adults / Employees.
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) | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | 7 |
| Personal Life Interference with Work (PLIW) | 8,9,10,11 | 4 |
| Work Personal Life Enhancement (WPLE) | 12,13,14,15 | 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.
Total scores range from 15 to 75. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Work-Life Balance: 15 – 35
- Moderate Work-Life Balance: 36 – 55
- High Work-Life Balance: 56 – 75
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
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.