Impact of Work-Family Conflict on Job Performance of Female University Employees

Author(s) : Muhammad Zafar Iqbal , Jahan Ara Shams , Muhammad Sher Baz Ali

Abstract:

Females face challenges in balancing their professional responsibilities with their family responsibilities. Work-family conflict (WFC) always remained a critical area of study. It has profound implications for organizational behavior and employee well-being. This research study investigated the impact of WFC on the job performance (JP) of female university employees. Using a causal-comparative research design, the focus of the study was the female teaching staff working in Islamabad public sector universities. The participants of the study were 300 female university teachers, providing data on the Work Family Conflict Scale and the Job Performance Scale. Data were analyzed using regressions model. Findings revealed a significant negative correlation between work family conflict and job performance. It underscored the importance of addressing work-family conflicts to enhance organizational outcomes and the effectiveness in the performance of the employees. The recommendations were given about the implementation of tailored support mechanisms such as in-service training and counseling so that female university employees can be assisted in effectively managing work-family conflicts.

KEYWORDS: Job Performance, Higher Education, Work Family Conflict, Islamabad, Female Teachers.