Work-life balance in managing stress, job satisfaction and performance: the wasatiyyah concept and neuroscience perspective

Zolkefley, M K I and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Jaffer, Usman (2023) Work-life balance in managing stress, job satisfaction and performance: the wasatiyyah concept and neuroscience perspective. Global Journal Al-Thaqafah, 13 (2). pp. 27-39. ISSN 2232-0474 E-ISSN 2232-0482

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Abstract

The relationship between work-l!fe imbalance with occupational burnout, and poor mental health outcomes have been widely explore. This working paper aimed to determine how the concept of equilibrium (balance) and moderateness in Islam, or wasatiyyah, could shed some light on this issue. This paper discussed the aspects that needed to be emphasized based on the wasatiyyah concept in work-life balance in managing stress, job satisfaction and work performance. The equilibrium state of four elements which comprised of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual can help to manage contemporary stress-related issues. In addition, the application of wasatiyyah concept can modulate the network and hormonal organization inside our brain which subsequently affect the performance of our daily work and activities. This ethics component in Islam is integrated in the daily life of a Muslim and bring all-round benefits, from managing stress, job satisfaction to the performance at work.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Wasatiyyah; Work-life balance; Work performance; Stress; Neuroscience
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Psychology
Depositing User:	Dr Usman Jaffer
Date Deposited:	29 Apr 2024 10:15
Last Modified:	29 Apr 2024 11:02
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/111995

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