BALLENCING COLLEGE AND WORK: ITS IMPACT ON STUDENT LIFE SATISFACTION

Abstract

This study aims to determine how work fatigue and work-life balance affect the life satisfaction of students who work while studying. In Indonesia, more and more students are working while pursuing their studies due to economic pressures and the desire to gain work experience before graduation. This causes challenges in managing time and energy, as well as dividing tasks between studying and working. This study uses a quantitative method by distributing questionnaires to 100 working students from various universities in Indonesia. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression tests with statistical software. The results show that work-life balance has a positive and significant effect on students' life satisfaction, while work fatigue has no significant effect. The R² value of 0.772 indicates that 77.2% of the variation in students' life satisfaction can be explained by these two variables, while 22.8% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study. The results show that life satisfaction is not only influenced by the level of fatigue, but also by students' ability to manage time, prioritize activities, and maintain a balance between college, work, and personal life. The results of this study are expected to provide guidance for universities and the world of work in creating more flexible policies that support the welfare of working students.