Results Regression analyses revealed that coping strategies explained 17% of the work-family conflict variance F(4,134)=14.40; p<.001 and 24% of for family-work conflict variance. F(4,134)=10.64; p<.001. Mindfulness was negatively correlated with both types of conflict, emotional coping strategies were positively correlated with work-family conflict, and avoidance strategy was positively correlated with family-work conflict. The model of life satisfaction explained 40% of work-family conflict variance F(8, 131)=10.50; p <.001. Work-family conflict was negatively correlated with life satisfaction, while family-work enrichment positively correlated with life satisfaction. Problem-based strategy was positively correlated with life satisfaction, and negatively correlated with avoidance.

Coping Strategies, Mindfulness, and the Work-Family Interface Meirav Meirovitz & Rachel Gali

Cinamon

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DiscussionResults highlight the

importance of specific coping strategies for different types of

work-family interface. Findings suggest the

effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing conflict relations and the potential role of problem-based strategies in enhancing

enrichment relations..

Abstract  Based on Frone’s model of work-family

interface, the current study examined the contribution of

mindfulness and coping strategies to work-family conflict, enrichment, and life satisfaction among 140 working

mothers. Regression analysis explaining conflict relations and life satisfaction

were significant. Findings suggest benefits of mindfulness in reducing

conflict relations, and the potential of problem-based strategies to enhance

enrichment relations.

Introduction The work-family interface is a major aspect in the life of working mothers (e.g., O’Brien et al., 2014). Therefore, it is important to understand factors relating to women's ability to reduce conflict between the roles and increase enrichment (Whiston & Cinamon, 2015). The majority of studies have focused on the contribution of environmental factors relating to the work-family interface, while the role of internal sources, like coping strategies and mindfulness have received less empirical attention. The goal of the current study was to narrow this gap and examine the contribution of mindfulness and coping strategies to aspects of work-family conflict, enrichment, and life satisfaction.Method: Participants: 140 Israeli working mothers aged 26-57 (Mage=42.2, SD=8.00), with 1-6 children (M=2.41, SD=.90), whose youngest child was under 16 years. Instruments: Work-Family Conflict Scale (Cinamon & Rich, 2002), Work-Family Enrichment Scale (Carlson et al., 2006), Coping Strategies Scale (Heppner, Cook, Wright, & Johnson, 1995, Mindfulness Awareness Attention Scale (Brown & Rayn, 2003), The Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener, Emmons, Larson, & Griffin, 1985), Demographic questionnaire. Procedure: Voluntary participation via internet.