Work and Family Roles and Psychological Well-Being in Urban China

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of spirituality to work and family roles and life satisfaction among gifted adults. Satisfaction with work and family roles was examined in combination with spiritual well-being in order to study the contribution each makes to variance in life satisfaction. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in order to gain a greater depth of understanding of these complex issues. Results from multiple regression analyses indicated that existential well-being and marital satisfaction contributed significantly to life satisfaction. In response to open-ended questions, participants articulated many ways in which their spirituality impacted their work, marriage, parenting, and life satisfaction. Results are discussed in relation to the literature. Implications for mental health counseling and future research are provided.

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The Relationship between Women’s Work and Family Roles and Their Subjective Well-Being and Psychological Distress

Women, Work, and Health ◽

10.1007/978-1-4615-3712-0_6 ◽

1991 ◽

pp. 111-136 ◽

Cited By ~ 49

Author(s):

Rosalind C. Barnett ◽

Nancy L. Marshall

Keyword(s):

Psychological Distress ◽

Well Being ◽

Women's Work ◽

Work And Family ◽

Family Roles ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Women’S Work ◽

Work And Family Roles ◽

The Relationship

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Work-Family Conflict: A Review Of Antecedents And Outcomes

International Journal of Management & Information Systems (IJMIS) ◽

10.19030/ijmis.v18i1.8335 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 15-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Katarina Katja Mihelic ◽

Metka Tekavcic

Keyword(s):

Family Conflict ◽

Well Being ◽

Work And Family ◽

Family Characteristics ◽

Family Roles ◽

Work Family Conflict ◽

Construct Definition ◽

Work Family ◽

The Individual ◽

Work And Family Roles

This paper discusses the work-family conflict that forms the central construct of the work-family literature, and is defined as the experience of mutually incompatible pressures that stem from work and family domains. Juggling myriad responsibilities within the areas of work and family - two of the most important life domains for most adults - has become increasingly difficult. Consequently, the level of experienced conflict has been rising steadily in the last three decades and has a detrimental effect on the individual, family, organizations, and society at large.On the basis of construct definition, the purpose of this paper is to provide a synthesis of the antecedents and outcomes of the work-family conflict. The authors first analyze two categories of antecedents - individual differences and job/family characteristics. Furthermore, outcomes are classified as variables related to well-being, attitudes, and behaviors. By having a clearer understanding of what causes conflict between work and family roles and by being aware of the detrimental effects that conflict has on individuals and organizations, HR professionals, managers, and representatives of other institutions can work together toward developing initiatives for the better integration of work and family roles.

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