Abstract
The study examined how challenge and hindrance stressors are related to the recovery experiences of relaxation and control via self-regulatory focus at work, and the impact of these recovery experiences on work–life balance. We used an online survey to collect data from 318 registered nurses working in public health care facilities in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Data were analysed using IBM AMOS Structural Equations Modelling software. Findings show challenge stressors indirectly related positively to relaxation and control via increased promotion-focused regulation leading to improved work-life balance. Whereas hindrance stressors indirectly related negatively to these recovery experiences through decreased promotion-focused regulation resulting in reduced work-life balance.