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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to theorize men’s experiences of work-life balance in male-dominated, high-performance industries.

Design/methodology/approach

This study provides an in-depth qualitative study comprising interviews and informal conversations with male lawyers in Canada.

Findings

This study highlights the socially constructed nature of male lawyers’ experiences of work-life balance and the recursive impact of industry, professional and societal expectations and norms.

Research limitations/implications

A relatively small sample size, suggesting the need for further study with a larger and more diverse sample. The study was conducted in Canada – other national contexts may furnish different results.

Practical implications

This study identifies the need for greater awareness of how institutional, professional and societal expectations and norms impact on men’s experiences of work-life balance in male-dominated, high-performance industries.

Social implications

This paper indicates that greater attention needs to be paid to work-life balance among men in male-dominated, high-performance industries.

Originality/value

This paper explores men’s experiences of work-life balance in a male-dominated industry within an interpretivist paradigm.

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