Work Family ConflictPrepared by : K.Sooriya

2010/BAD/002REFERENCE : Handbook of Work Stress

by Julian Barling, E. Kevin Kelloway, Michael Robert Frone2005

Outline

Definition of work family conflictDirection of work family conflictTypes of work family conflictFactors affecting work family conflictOutcomes of work family conflictTechniques to reduce work family conflictConclusion

Work Family Conflict

work-family conflict is an inter-role conflict in which the role demands of one sphere (work or family) are incompatible with the role demands of another sphere (work or family).

Directions of work family conflict

WORK TO FAMILY CONFLICT FAMILY TO WORK CONFLICT

Types of work family conflict

Time based conflict 1.W/F time based conflict 2.F/W time based conflict

Strain based conflict 3.W/F strain based conflict 4. F/W strain based conflict

Behavior based conflict 5.W/F behavior based conflict 6.F/W behavior based conflict

Factors affecting work family conflict

WORK RELATED FACTORSWork demands OR over loadinterpersonal conflict at workUnsupportive supervisors and co-workersInflexible work schedulesLow job securityLong job related travelsWork role ambiguityPoor working conditionsDiscrimination and harassmentCompetition

Factors affecting work family conflictcon……..

FAMILY RELATED FACTORSUnsupportive family members Conflict among family membersMultiple family responsibilities Lack of job sharing Higher cost of livingNumber of dependentsChild and elder care issuesLack of proper time managementLoss of family memberParents separateCultural issuesPhysical condition of family

Outcomes of work family conflict

Deceased job satisfactionAbsenteeismhigh turnoverChanging jobsInadequate performance and commitmentComplaintslow moraleLower productivity levelDamages and errors

Outcomes of work family conflictcon….

Lower life satisfactionLower communicationAffecting Kids study Burnout and unhappinessIncreased health risksPsychological distress Low problem solving rumination and detachment

Techniques to reduce Work family conflict

Techniques to reduce work to family conflictProper time managementPromotion opportunitiesHealthy work environmentCounselingBenefits and welfare servicesFamily friendly benefitsFlexible work scheduleProviding entertainment facilitiesIncreasing supervisor support(formal or informal)Training and educationHealth care benefits

Techniques to reduce Work family conflict

Techniques to reduce family to work conflictJob sharingGoing tripopen communicationProper budget Meditation and yoga

Conclusion

Work family conflict is an interrole conflictConceptually conflict between work and family is bi-directionalIt is associated with negative outcomesWe can reduce these outcomes by implementing proper techniques

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