Role of Technology, Adversity Quotient, Socio-Demographic and Health Factors in Work–Life Balance: A Bibliometric Analysis

Since 2002, there has been a significant increase in the study of work–life balance by researchers, resulting in a growing body of research findings. It is imperative for employees to not only exhibit optimal performance within the workplace, but also have a well-rounded personal life encompassing familial and communal engagements. In order to maintain the employment of their human resources, organizations must diligently consider the capacity of employees to effectively integrate their professional and personal spheres. A significant number of individuals who are employed express a prevailing sentiment that the equilibrium between professional obligations and personal life is lacking inside the organizational setting. The objective of this research is to assess the progress made in the field of work–life balance. This study aims to provide readers with a full understanding of the current dynamics and shed light on the current status of the literature pertaining to work–life balance. The significance of this research is in examining the inclination of prior researchers towards the investigation of the theory of work–life balance. Furthermore, this study offers a comprehensive examination of the existing body of literature on work–life balance through the utilization of bibliometric analysis. The Scopus database was utilized for data collecting in this study. The database utilized for this research consisted of a total of 1003 documents spanning the years 2002 to 2023. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the existing body of research on work–life balance. Specifically, it will examine the theoretical foundations, publication patterns, and citation trends within this field. Additionally, the study will investigate commonly referenced journals, frequently employed research keywords, and the formation of research clusters. Based on an analysis conducted using Scopus, it has been determined that the domains of management and business research in the United States hold significant prominence in the examination of work–life balance studies. The analysis was conducted using VOSviewer, which revealed that research on work–life balance has exhibited inconsistent progress in scholarly publications. The utilization of this study trend by researchers for future investigations remains infrequent, hence limiting the potential to leverage these findings as valuable indicators of emerging trends.