Moderating effect of leisure satisfaction on the relationship between work-life conflict and life satisfaction

This study explores the role of leisure satisfaction as a potential moderator in the relationship between work-life conflict and life satisfaction. Data were drawn from a survey of a stratified random sample of residents living in urban areas of a southwestern region of Ontario, Canada, during the fall of 2022, and focused just on individuals who worked for pay (n = 2,473). After controlling for selected demographic factors, results of hierarchical regression analyses suggest that leisure satisfaction significantly mitigates the negative influence of the conflicts between work and personal life on life satisfaction. The findings advance our understanding of the perceived benefits of leisure in the theoretical framework concerning work-life interference and overall wellbeing. Implications and future study directions are discussed accordingly.