Author(s)

Guo Yixuan ^1,2, Hong Ming ¹, Wang Jian ¹, Zhu Junyi ¹, Liao Zhicheng ³

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Business, Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201209, China
² New Era University College, Selangor, 43000, Malaysia
³ Office of Research, Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201209, China

Corresponding Author

Guo Yixuan

ABSTRACT

This article explores the impact of work-life balance on employee mental health from a management psychology perspective. By analyzing the Work-Family Conflict Theory and the Conservation of Resources Theory, the article explains the mechanisms behind work-life conflicts and their negative effects on employee mental health. Furthermore, the article discusses the positive effects of work-life balance, such as increasing job satisfaction and improving employee emotional well-being. The article also proposes strategies for promoting balance, including organizational policies, leader support, and individual coping mechanisms, aiming to provide effective management and adjustment methods for both businesses and employees to enhance employee mental health and overall well-being.

KEYWORDS

Work-life balance, mental health, management psychology, work-family conflict

CITE THIS PAPER

Guo Yixuan, Hong Ming, Wang Jian, Zhu Junyi, Liao Zhicheng, The Impact of Work-Life Balance on Employee Mental Health: A Management Psychology Perspective. Journal of Human Resource Development (2025) Vol. 7: 22-27. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jhrd.2025.070104.

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