Shanty Sudarji, Benedicta Prihatin Dwi Riyanti, Rayini Dahesihsari

Models of Workplace Well-Being in Sandwich Generation Female Leaders: A Literature Review and Research Proposal

Introduction

Models of workplace well-being in sandwich generation female leaders: a literature review and research proposal. Discover models of workplace well-being for sandwich generation female leaders. This review emphasizes work-life balance, proposing a new model highlighting cognitive flexibility, creative adaptability, and organizational support.

Abstract

Female leaders from the sandwich generation face challenges not only in the workplace but also in their domestic roles. They have multiple roles simultaneously, such as being parents and children, each with different role demands. This study aimed to review the literature on wellbeing at work and evaluate the extent to which the literature on this topic covers the issue related to female leaders of the sandwich generation. The literature reviewed in this research was articles published in accredited and reputable journals, using quantitative and qualitative research methods, as well as research within the organizational scope. The study found several variables that were positively related to wellbeing at work, including personality type, resilience, work-life balance, perceived organizational support, social support, coping strategies, organizational culture, and cognitive flexibility. The findings indicate that work-life balance is often positioned as a key factor directly influencing wellbeing. However, many studies also highlight its role as a mediator in the relationship between both internal and external predictors and wellbeing. Given the importance of work-life balance for female leaders in the sandwich generation, the researchers proposed a model that emphasizes factors receiving less attention in workplace well-being research but are critical for this group. Specifically, the researchers suggested that cognitive flexibility and creative adaptability are important internal factors, while perceived organizational support is a key external factor affecting the wellbeing of sandwich generation female leaders. In this model, work-life balance mediates the influence of these factors on wellbeing.

Review

This literature review and research proposal addresses a timely and highly relevant topic concerning the workplace well-being of sandwich generation female leaders. The abstract clearly articulates the dual challenges faced by this demographic, necessitating a focused examination of well-being factors. The systematic review approach, encompassing articles from accredited journals utilizing diverse methodologies within an organizational scope, provides a solid foundation. The initial identification of several variables positively related to workplace well-being, including personality, resilience, work-life balance, perceived organizational support, and cognitive flexibility, sets the stage for a nuanced understanding of this complex issue. A significant strength of the work lies in its detailed analysis of work-life balance (WLB), identifying its dual role as both a direct determinant and a crucial mediator in well-being models. Building upon this insight, the researchers propose a novel model that strategically highlights factors often receiving less attention but are deemed critical for sandwich generation female leaders. Specifically, the emphasis on cognitive flexibility and creative adaptability as key internal factors, alongside perceived organizational support as a pivotal external factor, offers a fresh perspective. The proposed model thoughtfully positions WLB as a central mediator, underscoring its continued importance while enriching the understanding of its antecedents. While the abstract successfully outlines a compelling research direction, the full paper would benefit from a more explicit theoretical justification within the introduction for *why* cognitive flexibility and creative adaptability are particularly salient and critical for *this specific demographic* beyond the general statement of their importance. This would strengthen the argument for these "less attention" factors. Nonetheless, the proposed model offers a valuable contribution by identifying specific, actionable variables for a demographic facing unique stressors. The research proposal demonstrates a clear understanding of the existing literature and a promising path forward to advance understanding and support the well-being of sandwich generation female leaders.

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