Work-life Balance among Nurse Educators in South Africa: Recommendations for Support

Title: Supporting Derivative Data for: Work-life Balance among Nurse Educators in South Africa: Recommendations for SupportDescription: This deposit contains the key derivative data supporting a qualitative study exploring the lived experiences of Nurse Educators in South Africa regarding work-life balance. The research employed an explorative, descriptive design and identified four primary themes: Excessive Workload and Boundary Blurring; Regulatory Pressure with Inadequate Institutional Support; Psychosocial Impact (Stress and Burnout); and Individual Coping Mechanisms.In accordance with ethical protocols to protect participant confidentiality, the raw interview transcripts are not shared. This deposit provides the instrumental and analytical materials required for research transparency, auditability, and scholarly reuse.Contents:Interview_Guide: The semi-structured guide used for data collection.Independent_Coder_Verification_Letter: Documentation of the independent verification process for the thematic analysis.Final_Themes_and_Definitions: A structured document listing and defining the four core themes that resulted from the analysis.Anonymized_Verbatim_Excerpts: The complete set of anonymized participant quotes cited in the associated manuscript, organized by theme.These materials support the findings and recommendations discussed in the related article, which argues for systemic interventions to improve well-being and retention within Nursing Education Institutions.Keywords: Nurse Educators, Work-Life Balance, Qualitative Research, South Africa, Burnout, Thematic Analysis, Trustworthiness, Independent Coder, Derivative Data, Interview GuideLicense: CC-BY 4.0