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1-2 Activity: Lens Exploration
IDS 402
SNHU
July 3,2022
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The specific wellness topic that has been selected to be evaluated from the four education
interdisciplinary lenses relates to work-life balance. In the 21st century, most of the people lead a
hectic lifestyle that compromises their work-life balance and adversely impacts their wellness.
According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), working time is one of the key factors
that can either help in facilitating work-life balance or hinder it (Work-life balance, 2021). The
topic has been chosen as it is of high relevance for almost every working professional in the
contemporary times. The lack of proper work-life balance can take a toll on an individual’s
physical as well as psychological well-being.
Application of the history lens
The management of work and personal life has been an important topic. Apart from
handling one’s profession, it is necessary to allocate significant time to the personal life aspects
as well so that neither of the domains will be neglected. In the former times when the work
setting was less complex and less competitive., individuals were able to prioritize their personal
and professional lives. However, in the modern times, the complexity associated with the topic of
work-life balance has increased. Currently, most working professionals have been struggling to
strike a healthy balance between their work and the diverse domains of their life. g
Application of humanities lens
The topic concerning work-life balance can be seen through the humanities lenses. It
basically revolves around human actions. The prevailing work context has become extremely
challenging due to the high intensity of competition. In the globalized era, individuals operating
in the labor market face intense pressure to sustain and survive in the dynamic professional
setting. In order to thrive and earn their living, people have been giving high priority to their
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work-life and focusing on areas such as developing new skills and abilities. Due to such an
inclination, the focus on their personal lives has been at the receiving end. The immense pressure
that individuals face in their professional lives has the potential to not only take a toll on their
personal life but also deteriorate their level of wellness (Rahim et al., 2019).
Application of natural and applied sciences lens
The topic of work-life balance can be evaluated through the natural and applied sciences
lens to understand the scientific implications that arise in the specific domain.It is imperative for
individuals to allocate their time towards their personal as well as professional lives (Gragnano et
al., 2020). The lack of proper balance between these areas can adversely affect the psychological
wellness of a person by causing stress and mental fatigue. Additionally, in the work domain, it
can take a toll by diminishing the level of job satisfaction.
Application of social sciences lens
While working, it is vital for individuals to focus on the relationships that they share with
their colleagues without neglecting their personal relationships and bonds. Establishing healthy
relationships with others in diverse settings is vital for promoting individual well-being and
sustaining strong associations (Rahim et al., 2019).
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References
Adekunle, A. M., Abimbola, O. S., & Ehimen, E. J. (2019). Conflicts management strategies: A
tool for industrial harmony. Journal of Varna University of Economics, 63(1), 19-34.
Rahim, N. B., Osman, I., & Arumugam, P. V. (2019). Evaluating work-life balance and
individual well-being with the moderating role of organisational climate. Europan Journal
of Social Sciences, 27(4), 2731-2752.
Gragnano, A., Simbula, S., & Miglioretti, M. (2020). Work–life balance: weighing the
importance of work–family and work–health balance. International journal of
environmental research and public health, 17(3), 907.
Rahim, N. B., Osman, I., & Arumugam, P. V. (2019). Evaluating work-life balance and
individual well-being with the moderating role of organisational climate. Europan Journal
of Social Sciences, 27(4), 2731-2752.
Work-life balance. (2021). Retrieved July 2, 2022, from
https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/working-time/wl-balance/lang--en/index.htm
