Journal of Current Studies in SDGs
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2027): September

Investigating the Impact of Work Family Conflict, Job Stress on Innovative Work Behavior with Job Satisfaction as a Mediator on University Women Teacher in Indonesia: Supporting SDG 4

Lilik Nurcholidah (Sebelas Maret University)
Tulus Haryono (Sebelas Maret University)
Sinto Sunaryo (Sebelas Maret University)
Hidajat Hendarsjah (Sebelas Maret University)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Jul 2026

Abstract

Objective: The increasing complexity of academic responsibilities requires university teachers to continuously develop innovative work behavior to improve educational quality. However, work-family conflict and job stress may become barriers that reduce educators’ ability to contribute innovative practices in higher education. This study aims to investigate the impact of work-family conflict and job stress on innovative work behavior with job satisfaction as a mediating variable among university women teachers in Indonesia. This study contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) by emphasizing the importance of educator well-being and innovation capacity in strengthening educational quality. Method: A quantitative approach using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on Partial Least Squares (PLS). The research sample consisted of 260 university women teachers from ten private universities in Indonesia selected using a snowball sampling technique. Data were collected using instruments measuring work-family conflict, job stress, job satisfaction, and innovative work behavior. Data analysis was performed using SmartPLS 3.  Results:  The results indicate that work-family conflict and job stress have negative and significant effects on innovative work behavior. Furthermore, work-family conflict and job stress negatively affect job satisfaction, while job satisfaction has a positive and significant influence on innovative work behavior. Job satisfaction also significantly mediates the relationship between work-family conflict and job stress on innovative work behavior.  Novelty: The study provides new insights into the importance of improving educators’ psychological well-being and job satisfaction as strategies to encourage innovative behavior among university teachers. These findings support SDG 4 by highlighting the role of teacher capacity development in achieving sustainable and high-quality education.

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JOCSIS

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Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Social Sciences Other

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The Journal of Current Studies in SDGs is a scholarly journal dedicated to publishing the latest research, reviews, and analyses related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This journal aims to serve as an academic platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners contributing to the ...