Abstract
The study investigated the influence of level of workload on family living
responsibilities among academic staff of universities in Kwara State. Three research
questions were raised and corresponding hypothesis was tested at 0.05level of
significance. Survey research design was adopted. The population of the study
comprised all (1477) academic staff of state and federal universities in Kwara State
of Nigeria. Instrument used was questionnaire. Data were analysed using
frequencies, percentages, mean, and t-test. Findings reveal that workload demand
influenced family living responsibilities of academic university staff moderately,
73% academic staff had moderate family living responsibilities. There is significant
difference between male and female academic staff (P<0.05) as regards influence of
workload demand on family living responsibilities. Workload affected female
academic staff with respect to family living responsibilities. It was recommended,
among others were that universities have to insist on the need to balance student
intake with available human resources. University management should establish
policies and practices that offer support for both work and family demands such as
establishing a day care centers or crèches to help women with young children.
Women should apply the principles of time management.