Examining the Relationship between Work-family conflict and Organisational role stress on Life satisfaction among women professionals in Chennai city

Abstract

The aim of the study is to investigate the intensity of work-family conflict creating Organisational Role Stress, and to identify the ORS among women professional and also to study about the relationship between life satisfaction and ORS. The data were collected from 491 women professionals using anonymous questionnaire. The results of the research found that stress among women are greatly depending on work-family conflict. Doctors were more stressed than any other and there is no significant relationship between ORS among women professionals and also there is no significant difference between stress and outcome variable life satisfaction. The introduction of more flexible work schedules produced positive benefits for employees and a stress management training programme are some of the recommendations provided. Once the employees are happy in their work environment their life satisfaction will increase.

Key words: Work-family conflict, Organisational role stress, Women professionals, Life satisfaction.