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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Psychol.
Sec. Organizational Psychology
Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1432541

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Women's Empowerment, and Work-Life Balance in Educational Institutions in Saudi Arabia

Provisionally accepted
Sayeda Meharunisa Sayeda Meharunisa 1*Hawazen Almugren Hawazen Almugren 1Masahina Sarabdeen Masahina Sarabdeen 1Fatma MABROUK Fatma MABROUK 1A.C Muhammadu Kijas A.C Muhammadu Kijas 2
  • 1 Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • 2 Wahaj AItaqan Construction EST, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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    Gender prejudice and stereotypes are prevalent in the workplace, particularly for women in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry, where they can significantly hinder professional development and limit prospects for growth. These challenges contribute to the underrepresentation of executives in AI. However, with the right measures, these barriers can be overcome, leading to a more inclusive and diverse AI industry. Women in this demanding technological domain often face additional difficulties in achieving a work-life balance, further constraining their professional advancement and engagement in the industry. This research aims to examine the implications of AI capabilities on work-life balance and the empowerment of female faculty members in enhancing the efficiency of educational institutions. The research performs a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach, using a survey conducted on female faculty of Saudi Arabian universities. The study specifically considers moderating variables such as age, education level, experience, and marital status. The findings, which reveal that AI managerial capability, as well as AI infrastructure agility, impacts work-life balance and empowerment of women faculties in educational institution efficiency, underscore the significance of considering demographic factors when analyzing women's empowerment and work-life balance as outcomes. By exploring these factors, the research provides a comprehensive understanding of how AI capabilities impact women's empowerment and their ability to maintain a work-life balance, ultimately contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of educational institutions.These results emphasize the value of increasing women's empowerment and raising the standard of performance evaluation systems in educational sectors.

    Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI infrastructure agility AI Capabilities, work-life balance, Women empowerment, structural equation modelling, Organization efficiency

    Received: 25 Jun 2024; Accepted: 14 Sep 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Meharunisa, Almugren, Sarabdeen, MABROUK and Kijas. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Sayeda Meharunisa, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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