Analysis of the Relationship Between Job Satisfaction, Life Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance of Software Developers

Authors : Yavuz Kağan Yasım

Pages : 1705-1720

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :With the ongoing technological transformation, the number of software developers has been rapidly increasing, and their critical role has made their well-being an important subject of academic inquiry. This study examines the relationships among job satisfaction, life satisfaction, and work–life balance among software developers. Correlation analyses revealed a strong positive relationship between job and life satisfaction, while positive spillover between work and personal life significantly enhanced both outcomes. Analyses of sociodemographic variables showed that gender and marital status did not significantly affect job satisfaction, life satisfaction, or work–life balance. However, professional experience and income were associated with meaningful differences. Early-career developers (with less than two years of experience) reported higher job satisfaction and greater enrichment from work to life, whereas those with 2–5 years of experience showed comparatively lower satisfaction. Higher income was positively linked to life satisfaction, underlining the importance of financial security for overall well-being. The study also considered the impact of emerging remote and hybrid working models on developers’ attitudes and behaviors. The results indicated that work arrangements did not produce significant differences across the examined variables. Overall, the findings highlight the central role of work–life dynamics in shaping the well-being of software developers and encourage organizations to adopt flexible work arrangements, career development initiatives, and psychosocial support mechanisms to foster positive spillover and minimize conflict between professional and personal domains
Keywords : İş tatmini, Yaşam memnuniyeti, İş-Aile dengesi, Yazılımcılar, Yayılma etksi

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