Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): SettingsVol. 8 No. 1 (2026): All articles in this issue include authors from 3

Working to Live or Living to Work? Coffee Shop Employees' Perspectives on Work-Life Balance

Vivian Osbert Lee (Unknown)
Vicky Sharon Lie (Unknown)
Erris Kusumawidjaya (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to understand the experiences of coffee shop employees in balancing work-life and personal life (Work-Life Balance / WLB) through a case study on Man of Culture. This study uses a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with four employees. The results show that work-life balance is defined as the ability to manage time, maintain boundaries between work and personal life, and is supported by work flexibility. In addition, the fulfillment of psychological needs in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), namely autonomy, competence, and social relatedness, has been shown to play an important role in supporting the creation of this balance. These findings indicate that work-life balance is not only influenced by the aspect of working time, but also by the psychological experiences of employees in the work environment.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...