Optimizing Study-life Balance within Higher Education: A Comprehensive Literature Review

The rise of the phrase Work Life balance as bought up in 1986 when amid many Americans there was prevelance of detrimental work place practices like neglecting families, leisure activities and friends in order to achieve their study goals. The significance of work-life balance has been gaining ground in recent years to grasp a wider range of groups, including students. Searching and finding a balance can be complex and challenging for many individuals and students. Through this paper we will explore how students balance the competitng demands of work, study, and social activities. Several factors have increased imbalances within Educational oganisations, and technology specifically has been influential. However, technology also provides a novel solution to this organisational performance management issue. A Study-Life-Optimization (SLO) model is suggested, which incorporates information systems, analytics and decision support into a Smart Service System. A general framework for this model, detailing data collection, measurement and ethical issues is explained briefly. Outcomes included improved SLB, greater perceived quality of life, and increased Educational organisational performance. This paper contributes to the relevant literature as it pays attention to the various students' of varyling lifestyles school-work personal lives. Findings of this study will provide a meaningful of the work/School-life balance issues faced by students. The research could be useful to the various stakeholders of a University, the curriculum designers, program coordinators etc.