In this study I will examine the effects of work-family conflict on job satisfaction a they relate to gender. I will survey 36 men and 14 women, which are a representative sample of the employee population of the Bureau of Prisons. 71.9 percent or 24,433 are men and 28.1 percent or 9,535 are women. Based on the data gathered, I will validate or refute the hypothesis that work-family conflict has a greater effect on a women=s job satisfaction than on the job satisfaction of men. The implications of the study will be discussed. .
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Gender and Work-Family Conflict: The Effect on Job Satisfaction.
INTRODUCTION.
Work-family conflict is a type of inter-role conflict in which the role demands stemming from one domain (work or family) are incompatible with role demands stemming from another domain (family or work) (Kelloway, Gottlieb, & Barham, 1999). Work can interfere with family and family can interfere with work. This is an important area of study for both researchers and employers as more and more employees are struggling with multiple roles such as: employee, parent, spouse, and student. Thus, it is fast becoming a popular, but relevant topic of research. .
Work-family conflict has been examined quite often in human resources management and industrial/organizational psychology literature. Numerous statistics show that the magnitude of this employment issue will continue to grow. Understanding the implications of work-family conflict is a necessity. .
LITERATURE REVIEW.
A rise in the number of married women entering into paid employment and the appearance of dual-career couples increases the potential for stress and strain originating from the conflict of work and family realms (Elloy, 2001). Studies have been conducted on dual-career couples and work-family conflict. The stress imposed on two career participants was experienced primarily because of overload and family conflict. .
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A foundation for managerial implications for resolving work-family conflict has been researched.
