Table 1

The independent, dependent and mediating variables

Variable (ID)DefinitionItemsScale/CodeCRαVIFρ
Work Involvement (WI)Participation to problem-solving and decision-making and willingness to spend time and commit effort resources for the effective accomplishment of organizational taskYou can influence decisions that are important for your work1 = lowest level of work involvement
5 = highest level of work involvement
0.860.781.181   
You are able to apply your own ideas in your work       
You are consulted before objectives are set for your work       
You are involved in improving the work organization or work processes of your department or organization       
You have a say in the choice of your work colleagues       
Work Engagement (WE)Extent of vigor, dedication and absorption expressed in performing everyday work activitiesPlease, tell me how often you feel this way:
1. Time flies when I am working
1 = lowest degree of work engagement
5 = highest degree of work engagement
0.760.701.250.28*1  
2. I am enthusiastic about my job       
3. Time flies when I am working       
4. In my opinion, I am good at my job       
Work Satisfaction (WS)Individual satisfaction with pay, extrinsic and intrinsic rewards, prospective career advancements and organizational supportTo what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your job?
1. Considering all my efforts and achievements in my job, I feel I get paid appropriately
1 = lowest level of work satisfaction
5 = greatest level of work satisfaction
0.810.761.330.37*0.43*1 
2. My job offers good prospects for career advancement       
3. I receive the recognition I deserve for my work       
4. The organization I work for motivates me to give my best job performance       
Work-Life Balance (WLB)Employees' self-rated ability to address the occurrence of work-to-life and life-to-work conflictsHow often in the last 12 months, have you
1. kept worrying about work when you were not working?
1 = worst level of work–life balance
5 = best level of work–life balance
0.860.81 0.030.24*0.22*1
2. felt too tired after work to do some of the household jobs which need to be done       
3. found that your job prevented you from giving the time you wanted to your family       
4. found it difficult to concentrate on your job because of your family responsibilities       
5. found that your family responsibilities prevented you from giving the time you should to your job       

Note(s): *Significant at the 0.01 level – two-tailed

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