What role does work-life balance play in mediating the relationship between sustainable management behaviors and job satisfaction?

This study, examines the impact of sustainable management practices in higher education institutions on the job satisfaction of academics, while also uncovering the mediating role of work-life balance in this relationship. To achieve this aim, data was collected through an electronic survey administered to 270 academicians with expertise in various disciplines. The collected data were analyzed utilizing the SPSS and AMOS software applications. The study's findings indicated that work-life balance acts as a partly mediating factor in the association between sustainable management behaviors and job satisfaction. In the proposed model, sustainable management behaviors positively influence both job satisfaction and work-life balance. Accordingly, academics employed in higher education institutions that adopt sustainable management behaviors are significantly more likely to achieve a balance between their work and life, which in turn enhances their job satisfaction. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.