M. Malekiha; M. R. Abedi; I. Baghban; A. Johari; M. Fatehizade
Volume 20, Issue 2 , December 2013, , Pages 161-178
Abstract
In recent years, much research has been done on work-family and family-work conflict, its antecedents, consequences and effects on individuals and organizations. However, few studies examined the effect of work-family conflict and family–work conflict management on individuals’ work and family ...
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In recent years, much research has been done on work-family and family-work conflict, its antecedents, consequences and effects on individuals and organizations. However, few studies examined the effect of work-family conflict and family–work conflict management on individuals’ work and family life. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of work-family conflict management training on marital satisfaction of female employees at Isfahan University. This research is a true experimental design with experimental and control groups. The research sample consisted of 62 female employees at Isfahan University who were randomly divided into experimental (31 members) and control groups (31 members). As the first step of the research, work-family conflict, family–work conflict and marital satisfaction of experimental and control groups were measured. Data were collected using Tett and Meyer Work-Family Conflict questionnaire and Enrich Marital Satisfaction questionnaire and were later analyzed with descriptive statistic, analysis of covariance and multivariate analysis of covariance. In the experimental group, conflict management training was conducted in seven sessions and work-family and family–work conflicts as well as marital satisfaction were measured for a second time. Results revealed a significant difference between the groups in work-family and family-work conflicts and marital satisfaction (01/0 <P). In sum, it can be concluded that presenting necessary interventions to facilitate work-family and family-work conflicts of employees can reduce negative effects of this conflict on employees’ family life and can enhance their satisfaction.
L. Haghshenas; A. Navidian; A. S. Aminjafari; A. Kazemi; M. R. Abedi; H. Sadeghi
Volume 19, Issue 2 , December 2012, , Pages 137-158
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to prepare norm scores and determine the validity and reliability of Campbell Interest and Skill Survey on Isfahan high school students. 412 students were selected by cluster random sampling method and Campbell Interest and Skill Survey was administeredto them. Campbell ...
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The purpose of this study was to prepare norm scores and determine the validity and reliability of Campbell Interest and Skill Survey on Isfahan high school students. 412 students were selected by cluster random sampling method and Campbell Interest and Skill Survey was administeredto them. Campbell Scales reliability coefficients were computed using alpha and test–retest methods. Orientation Interests Scales validities were computed in three ways: correlation between Orientation Interests Scales and Educational-Vocational Interest Short Form Inventory, comparison of scores of male and female students, and correlation between Orientation Interest Scales and Orientation Skill Scales. The Validity of second battery of CISS Scales, that is Orientation Skill, Scales was analyzed through two ways: correlation between Orientation Skill Scales and Skill Confidence Inventory, and correlation between Orientation Skill Scales and Orientation Interest Scales. The validity of the third battery of scales, that is 29 Basic Interest Scales, was examined using the correlation of this battery of scales and 29 Basic Skill Scales. The validity of 29 Basic Skill Scales also was examined using the correlation of this battery of scales and 29 Basic Interest Scales. In sum, findings showed that Farsi form of CISS is a valuable instrument for evaluation of interest and skill, and has satisfactory reliability and validity for high school students.