Work-Life Balance, Ethics, and Engagement of Police Personnel

This study determined the levels of work-life balance, work ethics, and work engagement and examined the relationships among these variables among selected Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel in the Negros Island Region in year 2026. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected through standardized survey instruments adapted from the Multidimensional Work Ethic Profile (MWEP), the Work-Life Balance Scale, and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES). Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data in relation to the research objectives. The findings revealed that police officers demonstrated a very high level of work-life balance and work ethics, while their level of work engagement was high. Correlation analysis further indicated significant positive relationships between work-life balance and work engagement, as well as between work ethics and work engagement. The findings suggest that maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal responsibilities, together with strong ethical values, contributes to greater engagement among police officers. Overall, the study underscores the importance of promoting employee well-being and ethical practices to sustain a committed, motivated, and highly engaged police workforce.

Work-Life Balance; Work Ethics; Work Engagement; Philippine National Police

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