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Submission Number: 113
Submission ID: 914
Submission UUID: cf516bf4-a2ab-43fd-8e68-5eb04db1e6c0
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Wed, 04/30/2025 - 11:03
Completed: Wed, 04/30/2025 - 11:49
Changed: Mon, 05/19/2025 - 18:06
Remote IP address: 196.13.185.1
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
Presenters
Mr.
Muthala
Mashudu shadrack
University of venda
I am Mr. Mashudu Shadrack Muthala, and I am a lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Venda. My research interests include gender-based violence and occupational social work. I am relatively new to teaching and research and have published only one article in a reputable journal. Currently, my research focuses on gender-based violence in higher education institutions.
Yes
Dr.
Sekgobela
Tumelo
University of Venda
My name is Dr. Tumelo Sekgobela, and I am a lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Venda. I have a research focus on bullying and substance abuse. With 2 years and 9 months of experience in teaching and research, I have published eight articles in reputable journals. Currently, my research primarily explores the issues of bullying and substance abuse.
No
Abstract
Exploring strategies perceived by female black academics to be effective ways of helping them achieve work-life balance
THEME 3: Policy and Advocacy for Peace building, Environmental and Social Justice
SUB 3.1 Influencing policies that promote environmental sustainability and social equity.
Oral Presentation
Work-life balance is increasingly becoming an interest and priority within the corporate space and institutions of higher learning in South Africa and worldwide. Many employers have realised the significant benefits of having employees with effective well-being and balanced work-life and non-work-domain. Work-life balance prioritizes both personal well-being and professional responsibilities. This study explored the work-life balance of black female academics working at Universities in Gauteng. This study adopted the qualitative research approach and used the exploratory research design to focus on the experiences of black female academics and their need to achieve or realize a work-life balance. The study purposively sampled 10 respondents to participate in the data collection process. Semi-structured interviews were applied to collect relevant and necessary data for the study. The study used thematic content to analyze the collected data. The study found that black female academics experience personal and professional barriers that hinder their work-life balance. It further revealed that family responsibilities and patriarchal and cultural practices are barriers to achieving work-life balance. Unmarried black female academics found it easy to have a work-life balance. The study used the intersectionality theory developed by Kimberle and Crenshaw to provide the foundation and background.
Keywords: black academics, exploring, female, strategies, work-life balance.
Keywords: black academics, exploring, female, strategies, work-life balance.
Reviewer ONE Feedback
Mr
Luvuyo
Teko
No
Research and practice strategies pertaining to health, mental health and wellbeing including poverty eradication, quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth
Empirical Research
Accepted
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Pending Review