Work/Family Conflict: A Study Of Women In Management

Abstract

This study examined the work/family role conflict experienced by female managers and the variables affecting this conflict.  The sample, drawn from members of the Women in Management national organization, yielded 633 respondents.  Results from regression analysis indicated that managerial women with high levels of family role salience and long work hours experienced the highest levels of work-family conflict.  However, women managers with high levels of job satisfaction and family satisfaction experienced the lowest levels of work/family conflict.