This study investigated the mediation of role conflict between occupational stress and worklife balance among female lecturers of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi.

The study employed a cross-sectional design where 123 female lecturers were sampled using a convenience sampling technique. Participants’ ages ranged between 34 to 49 years with a mean age of 41.30 years (SD=3.43). Data were collected using the Occupational Stress Scale, Role Conflict and Role Ambiguity Scale, as well as the Work-life Balance Scale. Four hypotheses were formulated and tested using Multiple Regression Analysis, Hayes Process Mediation Analysis, and Standard Multiple Regression Analysis. Findings indicated a significant influence of occupational stress on work-life balance among female lecturers of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi.

Also, findings revealed a significant influence of role conflict on work-life balance among respondents. Furthermore, findings showed significant mediation of role conflict between occupational stress and work-life balance among female lecturers. Finally, findings indicated a significant joint influence of occupational stress and role conflict on work-life balance among female lecturers. The study concluded that occupational stress and role conflict were significant determinants of work-life balance among female lecturers when independently and jointly tested. The study recommended, among others, that the management of MOAUM should adopt digital systems for course registration, result submission, and instructional delivery as a strategy for reducing manual administrative workload, thereby improving work-life balance.