Title: Digital transformation that impacts work-life balance and job, life and career satisfaction in female faculty members from the digital era

Authors: Emily Maria K. Jose; Bijay Prasad Kushwaha; Bhagwati Prasad Chaudhary; Ambu Sharma

Addresses: Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bengaluru, 560100, India ' VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 632007, India ' Lumbini Banijya Campus, Tribhuvan University, Butwal, 32907, Nepal ' University School of Business, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India

Abstract: This study explores the nuanced effects of digital transformation on female faculty members in HEIs, emphasising its implications for their professional and personal well-being. Drawing on the job demand-resource (JD-R) theory, the research investigates how digital transformation influences WLB, job satisfaction, life satisfaction, and career satisfaction among female faculty members. It highlights female academics' complexities, balancing teaching, research, administrative duties, and personal responsibilities amidst technological advancements. The female faculty members of HEIs includes teaching staff, lecturers, research associates, junior faculty, assistant professors, associate professors, and professors. The study adopted simple random sampling methods and instruments from various authors. The study recommends that HEIs prioritise supportive policies, technical training, and a conducive work environment to mitigate the negative impacts of digital transformation on female faculty. Insights from this research contribute to enhancing understanding of gender equity among faculties and inform practical strategies for optimising the integration of digital technologies in educational settings.

Keywords: career satisfaction; digital transformation; DT; female academic; higher educational institution; work-life balance; WLB.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBSR.2026.150390

International Journal of Business and Systems Research, 2026 Vol.20 No.1, pp.70 - 90

Received: 23 Jan 2025
Accepted: 24 Jun 2025
Published online: 12 Dec 2025 *

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