What is it about?
This study explores what may influence life satisfaction among university employees. We examined psychological well-being, body mass index (BMI), and sleep among 315 academic and administrative employees at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. We also explored whether these relationships differed between male and female employees.
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Why is it important?
University employees often face demanding workloads, stress, sedentary behavior, and lifestyle challenges. Our findings show that psychological well-being is strongly associated with life satisfaction, while higher BMI is associated with poorer sleep. The study highlights the importance of workplace strategies that support both mental well-being and healthier lifestyle behaviors in universities.
Perspectives
From our perspective, supporting university employees should go beyond professional development and productivity. Universities can benefit from creating work environments that also promote psychological well-being, healthy lifestyles, and better sleep. This may help employees maintain both personal well-being and effective performance at work.
Associate Professor Fatma Hassan Abd Elbasset Mourgan
Sohar University
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This page is a summary of: Predictors of life satisfaction among university employees: Roles of well-being, BMI, and sleep, Social Sciences & Humanities Open, December 2026, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2026.103226.
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