A balancing act: exploring the effect of work–family conflict on women’s well-being in the workplace", International Journal of Organizational Analysis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Winter 12-6-2024
Abstract
Purpose: This study seeks to address the existing knowledge gap by investigating the dual impact of work-life balance (WLB) on women’s well-being in the workplace within Egyptian society. In addition, this study aims to elucidate the mechanisms through which WLB influences employee well-being by examining its effects across the three dimensions of well-being.
Design/methodology/approach: This study used a mixed method, combining qualitative and quantitative methods, to examine the relationship between WLB and women’s well-being. The sample consisted of 100 university-educated married women employed in various industries in Egypt, including engineering, medicine, academia, civil aviation, manufacturing, and banking.
Findings – Human resource experts and leaders recognized the significant impact of family obligations on women’s well-being in the workplace. This study aligns with the theoretical perspective that women in the specific sectors studied face numerous challenges in their work environments due to the interplay between WLBand familial responsibilities. Research limitations/implications – This study had several limitations that should be acknowledged. First, the trigger events considered were limited to those documented in existing literature and participant responses, potentially overlooking other significant triggers. Second, the participants were predominantly from a specific geographic region, namely, Cairo, Egypt which may limit the generalizability of the study’s findings. In addition, relying on the participants’ memory to report trigger events introduces the possibility of inaccurate recall or memory bias. Furthermore, the instrument used to assess trigger events did not capture participant demographics or psychographics, which could have influenced reported trigger events.
Recommended Citation
Shaaban, S. (2024), "A balancing act: exploring the effect of work–family conflict on women’s well-being in the workplace", International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-03-2024-4395