Work-Family Conflict
- 1 September 1994
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Family Issues
- Vol. 15 (3), 449-466
- https://doi.org/10.1177/019251394015003006
Abstract
The objective of this research was to examine the relationships between the dependent variable of work-family conflict (operationalized as overload, work to family interference, family to work interference) and the independent variables of gender, family type, and perceived control. The sample consisted of 1,989 single-parent and dual-income employees with children ages 6 through 12. The findings indicated that individuals with higher perceived control have lower levels of overload and interference. Women had higher levels of overload and interference than did men. Single parents had similar levels of overload and interference from family to work as married individuals.Keywords
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