Sharifah Alsayed

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia

Title: Exploring workaholism determinants and life balance: A mixed-method Study among academic nurse educators

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Biography

Dr. Sharifah Alsayed is a distinguished academic and medical education expert currently serving as the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Chairperson of the Assessment and Evaluation Unit, and Associate Professor of Medical/Surgical Nursing at the College of Nursing, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Jeddah. She holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of Sydney, Australia, and a Master's degree in Medical Education from KSAU-HS, Saudi Arabia.

With extensive experience in both clinical practice and academia, Dr. Alsayed has made significant contributions to nursing education, including the development of the Urgent Care Nursing Diploma for the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. She has also served as an Emergency Nurse at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh.

Dr. Alsayed is deeply committed to advancing nursing education and has served as a CPD reviewer while contributing to numerous professional committees. She is a recognized editor for several academic journals and plays a pivotal role in shaping nursing curricula and professional development programs.

Abstract

Background: Academic nurse educators play a crucial role in the educational environment, but the demands of their profession can lead to workaholism, which could result in an imbalance between work and personal life.

Purpose: The study aimed to explore workaholism and life balance among academic nursing educators, as well as investigate the factors associated with workaholism.

Methods: A mixed-methods design based on the “concurrent triangulation” approach was employed. A convenience sample of 76 nurse educators completed the Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS) and the Life Balance Inventory (LBI), while a purposive sample of 20 nurse educators participated in semi-structured interviews. Inferential statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyze the data.

Results: The researchers found a notable prevalence of workaholism among nurse educators, with 59.0 % reporting a mean score above 2.5 and 86.8 % perceiving an unbalanced life.

Regression analysis indicated that workaholism negatively predicted life balance (B = ? 0.404, p< 0.001). The qualitative findings derived three themes as determinants of workaholism: antecedents, consequences, personal and institutional strategies to mitigate workaholism among nursing educators.

Conclusion: Educational institutions should develop comprehensive approaches to support and develop their academicians, fostering a positive work environment, work-life balance, employee well-being, and professional development.