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Job Satisfaction Analysis: Burnout, Stress, Work Life Balance

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Abstract

Purpose: This study explores the influence of job burnout, stress, and work-life balance on job satisfaction among government employees and whether organizational support moderates these effects.

Research Methodology: This study was conducted with the Provincial Government of the Riau Islands, using a structured questionnaire completed by 363 civil servants. A non-probability sampling method was applied because of limited time and access. The data were processed using SEM-PLS, which is ideal for non-normal and complex data models.

Results: The analysis revealed that burnout and work-life balance have a significant influence on job satisfaction. In contrast, job stress was found to have a negligible effect. The expected moderating effect of organizational support did not show a significant statistical influence on the relationships between the variables.

Conclusions: Efforts to reduce burnout and promote a healthy work-life balance appear to be effective ways to improve job satisfaction among public employees. Organizational support does not alter the strength of these relationships.

Limitations: The generalizability of the results is limited by the use of a non-random sample and focus on one regional public institution.

Contributions: This study adds value to public sector HR research by offering insights for policymakers and managers to enhance employee satisfaction through better workload management and work-life integration strategies.

Keywords

Burnout Job Satisfaction Organizational Support Stress Work-Life Balance

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Muchsinati, E. S. ., Sari, D. M. ., & Aliandrina, D. . (2026). Job Satisfaction Analysis: Burnout, Stress, Work Life Balance. International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management, 7(4), 609–622. https://doi.org/10.35912/ijfam.v7i4.3065

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1 . Evi Silvana Muchsinati
Universitas Internasional Batam, Batam, Indonesia
2 . Diah Mulia Sari
Universitas Internasional Batam, Batam, Indonesia
3 . Dessy Aliandrina
Universitas Internasional Batam, Batam, Indonesia

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