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Ghahramanian A, Bagheriyeh F, Aghajari P, Asghari Jafarabadi M, Abolfathpour P, Ghafourifard M, et al . Examining work-life balance and its impact on faculty intention to leave: a cross-sectional study. J Med Edu Dev 2026; 19 (2) :88-99
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Akram Ghahramanian1 
, Farzaneh Bagheriyeh *2 , Parvaneh Aghajari3 , Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi4 , Pedram Abolfathpour5, Mansour Ghafourifard6, Azad Rahmani6, Amirreza Nabighadim7, Mani Mirfeizi8
, Farzaneh Bagheriyeh *2 , Parvaneh Aghajari3 , Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi4 , Pedram Abolfathpour5, Mansour Ghafourifard6, Azad Rahmani6, Amirreza Nabighadim7, Mani Mirfeizi8
1- The National Agency for Strategic Research in Medical Education, Tehran, Iran & Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2- Department of Nursing, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,Fbagheriyeh95@gmail.com
3- Department of Nursing, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran
4- 1School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, VIC, Australia-2Cabrini Research, Cabrini Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia & 3Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran-4Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
5- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
6- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
7- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
8- Werribee Mercy Hospital, Werribee, Victoria, Australia
2- Department of Nursing, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,
3- Department of Nursing, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran
4- 1School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, VIC, Australia-2Cabrini Research, Cabrini Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia & 3Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran-4Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
5- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
6- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
7- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
8- Werribee Mercy Hospital, Werribee, Victoria, Australia
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Background & Objective: Faculty members in medical universities face high academic, research, and clinical workloads, which can negatively affect work–life balance. Imbalance between professional and personal roles is associated with burnout, reduced job satisfaction, and higher intention to leave. This study aimed to investigate work–life balance among faculty members at Urmia University of Medical Sciences and examine its relationship with intention to leave.
Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in eight faculties. Using stratified random sampling, 120 faculty members were selected from the faculties of Nursing and Midwifery, Medicine, Allied Health Professions, and Health Management and Medical Information Sciences. Data were collected using a socio-demographic questionnaire, Fisher’s Work–Life Balance Scale, and a Researcher-Made Intention to Leave Scale. Univariable and multivariable linear regression analyses identified predictors of intention to leave.
Results: The mean score for Work Interference with Personal Life (WIPL) was higher than other dimensions (23.71 ± 5.20). Univariable analysis showed WIPL and the total work–life balance score were positively associated with intention to leave, while Work–Personal Life Enhancement (WPLE) was inversely related (all p < 0.05). Multivariable analysis confirmed WIPL as a significant predictor of intention to leave (B = 0.52, R² = 0.33, 95% CI: 0.26 – 0.78, P < 0.001).
Conclusion: WIPL was the strongest predictor of faculty members’ intention to leave, whereas WPLE was inversely associated with intention to leave. These findings underscore the importance of workload management and organizational support to enhance work–life balance and potentially reduce turnover among academic staff.
Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in eight faculties. Using stratified random sampling, 120 faculty members were selected from the faculties of Nursing and Midwifery, Medicine, Allied Health Professions, and Health Management and Medical Information Sciences. Data were collected using a socio-demographic questionnaire, Fisher’s Work–Life Balance Scale, and a Researcher-Made Intention to Leave Scale. Univariable and multivariable linear regression analyses identified predictors of intention to leave.
Results: The mean score for Work Interference with Personal Life (WIPL) was higher than other dimensions (23.71 ± 5.20). Univariable analysis showed WIPL and the total work–life balance score were positively associated with intention to leave, while Work–Personal Life Enhancement (WPLE) was inversely related (all p < 0.05). Multivariable analysis confirmed WIPL as a significant predictor of intention to leave (B = 0.52, R² = 0.33, 95% CI: 0.26 – 0.78, P < 0.001).
Conclusion: WIPL was the strongest predictor of faculty members’ intention to leave, whereas WPLE was inversely associated with intention to leave. These findings underscore the importance of workload management and organizational support to enhance work–life balance and potentially reduce turnover among academic staff.
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Medical Education
Received: 2025/10/13 | Accepted: 2026/02/28 | Published: 2026/04/1
Received: 2025/10/13 | Accepted: 2026/02/28 | Published: 2026/04/1
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