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@article{193331,
        author = {Ch. Balakrishna},
        title = {Towards a Conceptual Integration of Psychological Capital and Work-Life Balance: Evidence from Secondary Sources},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {103-113},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193331},
        abstract = {Grounded in Conservation of Resources theory and Positive Organizational Behavior, this research has identified an integrated conceptual framework between Psychological Capital (PsyCap) and Work-Life Balance (WLB) through a systematic review of secondary data that were published between the periods of years: 2010 - 2025. While PsyCap (included in the construct of hope, efficacy, resilience and optimism) and WLB have been studied intensively on their own, their link has remained fragmented in theory. This review is a meta-analysis of empirical research on the direct associations, mediating mechanisms, and moderating conditions affecting the PsyCap-WLB nexus based on empirical research indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and GoogleScholar. The available results show a positive and consistent relationship, where PsyCap is a strategic psychological resource in counteracting the work-family conflict and in enhancing work-life enrichment. Key mediators who are identified are job satisfaction, perceived organizational support, and employee well being and moderators such as gender, organizational culture, and work demands influence the strength of this relationship in sectors such as IT, healthcare, education and corporate environment. Based on the resource-based approach and broaden and build approaches, the research designates a two-way conceptual framework that reflects the positive relationships between PsyCap and WLB and also is enhanced by balance role experiences. The theoretical input of the article is theoretical fragmentation in the integration of research and a step further on the PsyCap scholarship to a comprehensive adequacy of the employee development talk. In practice, it articulates a very important part of PsyCap founded HR interventions to have a sustainable or workforce wellness.},
        keywords = {Psychological Capital; Work-Life Balance; Positive Organizational Behavior; Conservation of Resources Theory; Employee Well-being},
        month = {March},
        }