About The Book
The present study investigates the perceived influence of leadership on the work-life balance of professional ice hockey players in the NHL, recognizing the league’s physically and psychologically demanding nature, which necessitates excellent dedication and self-sacrifice. The regular season spans from October through April, comprising 82 games, often played on consecutive evenings, presenting significant challenges to achieving optimal performance. Overcoming hurdles such as travel and competition can make work-life balance appear unattainable for NHL players.
In addressing the research question, the study draws on Husserl’s transcendental phenomenology (TPh) as a guiding philosophical approach. Moustakas (1994) emphasizes the contributions of TPh, which involve the qualitative analysis of the human condition. Key to TPh is the “epoché,” where the researcher empties their mind of preconceived notions to perceive phenomena clearly, allowing genuine meaning to emerge from unique occurrences.
Researchers are using TPh to study how leadership affects work-life balance among NHL players. The study aims to provide insights for academia, management, and practice, developing a model framework that explains the relationship between leadership, work-life balance, and team performance. The findings will benefit coaches, managers, and players in enhancing work-life balance and team performance while guiding future research.
