Solo But Solid: A Predictive Correlational Analysis of Self-Efficacy, Work-Life Balance, and Job Satisfaction Among Filipino Freelancers

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Jims Harter G. Casibua, New Era University, Philippines
Jhaezel Mae A. Beroy, New Era University, Philippines
Bill Chislev Jeff J. Cabrera, New Era University, Philippines
Lauren Wally J. Macaraeg, New Era University, Philippines
Dawnee Micah D. Baltazar, New Era University, Philippines
Julian Luis E. Amarille, New Era University, Philippines
John Quirico S. Garde, New Era University, Philippines
Charmane L. Orduña, New Era University, Philippines

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of freelance work in the Philippines calls for a deeper understanding of the factors that shape job satisfaction among independent workers who often navigate flexible yet unstable work arrangements. Despite the growing number of Filipino freelancers, limited research has explored how self-efficacy and work-life balance influence their job satisfaction. This quantitative study addressed that gap by examining the correlation and predictive relationship among these variables among 124 Filipino freelancers from Metro Manila, Philippines who render services either online or face-to-face. Results revealed that self-efficacy has a significant moderate positive relationship with job satisfaction (r = 0.55, p < .001). Conversely, it showed weak positive relationships between WLB and job satisfaction, and between self-efficacy and WLB. The predictive analysis showed that the combined influence of self-efficacy and work-life balance significantly affected job satisfaction, with self-efficacy emerging as the stronger and more significant predictor among Filipino freelancers. The overall findings suggest that freelancers who maintain a strong belief in their abilities and effectively manage their personal and professional lives achieve a greater degree of job satisfaction. This underscores the critical need for freelancers to cultivate self-belief to enhance their work engagement and prevent burnout.

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