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.
