THE IMPACT OF PERSONAL LIFE INTERFERENCE WITH WORK AND WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING ON TASK PERFORMANCE AMONG PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYEES

Abstract

This study examined the impact of Personal Life Interference with Work (PLIW) and Workplace Psychological Well-Being (WPW) on Task Performance (TP) among private sector employees in Awka City, Nigeria. A sample of 127 employees (51 males, 76 females; mean age = 31.18 years, SD = 1.45) participated in the study. Data were collected using three validated instruments: the Personal Life Interference with Work Subscale, the Workplace Psychological Well-Being Scale, and the Task Performance Scale. Hypotheses were tested using hierarchical multiple regression analysis with stepwise modeling. The findings revealed that PLIW significantly and positively predicted task performance, suggesting that personal life challenges can sometimes enhance employee motivation and focus. Similarly, WPW was found to be a significant positive predictor of task performance, highlighting the critical role of psychological well-being in driving productivity. These results underscore the importance of balancing personal and professional demands while fostering a supportive work environment to optimize employee performance. The study emphasizes the need for managers and human resource professionals to prioritize employee welfare and implement strategies that enhance psychological well-being. Limitations of the study were acknowledged, and directions for future research were proposed to build on these findings.