Work-Family Conflict in Female Workers: Exploring the Dual Role between Family and Work Responsibilities
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33746/fhj.v12i03.863Keywords:
dual role, women, worker, work-family conflict, fenomenologyAbstract
Working women frequently encounter work-family conflict as they strive to balance career demands with domestic responsibilities. This dual role creates significant pressure, which negatively impacts their health and well-being. This study aimed to explore the experiences and challenges of working women as they navigate these dual roles. A qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach was chosen for this study. Data was collected through in-depth, semi-structured open-ended interviews with five working mothers aged 25-45 who live with their children and husbands. All participants signed an informed consent form and agreed to have the 30–45minute interviews recorded. The interview transcripts underwent participant validation before being analyzed using a thematic analysis technique. The primary findings revealed that time management is the biggest challenge for these women. The struggle to balance roles includes managing time for effective communication, selecting the right parenting style, obtaining adequate rest, and completing all tasks. Their demanding schedules, heavy responsibilities, and exhausting workloads lead to a feeling that there is not enough time to successfully manage both their roles as mothers and employees. This condition can lead to health and social problems.
Downloads
References
Agustin, A., Mardiyanti, R., Dian Eky Anggraeni, A., & Ayu talita, A. (2024). Peranan Mindful Parenting Terhadap Stres Pengasuhan Ibu Bekerja. INNOVATIVE: Journal Of Social Science Research, 4(1), 5790–5798.
Aqso, F., Ayub, D., & Fitrilinda, D. (2025). Manajemen Waktu Peran Ganda Wanita Desa Sibuak Kecamatan Tapung Kabupaten Kampar. Jurnal Transformasi, 11(2).
Aziz, M. (2023). Women’s Double Burden in the Family Between Culture and Discrimination. Potret Pemikiran, 27(2), 227–244. http://journal.iain-manado.ac.id/index.php/PP
Azzahra, S. F., Victoriana, E., & Megarini, M. Y. (2023). Mindfullness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) untuk Penurunan Burnout pada Perawat. JIP (Jurnal Intervensi Psikologi), 15(1). https://doi.org/10.20885/intervensipsikologi.vol15.iss1.art6
Boakye, A. N., Asravor, R. K., & Essuman, J. (2023). Work-life balance as predictors of job satisfaction in the tertiary educational sector. Cogent Business and Management, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2022.2162686
Chung, H., & van der Lippe, T. (2020). Flexible Working, Work–Life Balance, and Gender Equality: Introduction. Social Indicators Research, 151(2), 365–381. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-018-2025-x
Dodanwala, T. C., Santoso, D. S., & Shrestha, P. (2022). The mediating role of work–family conflict on role overload and job stress linkage. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(6), 924–939. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-12-2021-0153
Dodanwala, T. C., & Shrestha, P. (2021). Work–family conflict and job satisfaction among construction professionals: the mediating role of emotional exhaustion. On the Horizon, 29(2), 62–75. https://doi.org/10.1108/OTH-11-2020-0042
Handelzalts, J. E., Kalfon-Hakhmigari, M., & Garthus-Niegel, S. (2024). Work-family conflict: emphasis on families in modern work environments. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 42(2), 139–141. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2024.2303870
Hosseini, Z., Yarelahi, M., Rahimi, S. F., & Salmani, F. (2023). Investigating the Factors Related to Work-Family Conflicts Experienced by Working Women: A Systematic Review. Health Scope, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.5812/jhealthscope-129738
Lee, Y., & Ryu, M. (2023). Sleep-related problems as a mediator in the association between depression and work–family conflict in middle-aged female workers: A population-based study. Nursing Open, 10(8), 5446–5452. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1783
Maciejewski, L., & Tuppat, J. (2025). Tired of the double burden? The impact of work-to-family and family-to-work conflict on sleep duration. JFR-Journal of Family Research, 37, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.20377/jfr-2021
Mehanusa, Y. L., & Rizqi, M. A. (2023). Analisis Manajemen Konflik Peran Ganda Karyawan Perempuan Di Perusahaan Sarana Logistik. Jurnal Mahasiswa Manajemen, 4(01), 1. https://doi.org/10.30587/mahasiswamanajemen.v4i01.6327
Mohamed, B. E. S., Ghaith, R. F. A. H., & Ahmed, H. A. A. E. (2022). Relationship between work–family conflict, sleep quality, and depressive symptoms among mental health nurses. Middle East Current Psychiatry, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43045-022-00183-3
Novenia, D., & Wibhowo, C. (2024). Mindfulness, Work-Life Balance, and Psychological Well-Being in Working Mother. Biopsikososial, 8(2).
Pratiwi, E. S., Darmastuti, I., & Damarani, Z. N. (2024). Konflik Peran Ganda Pada Perempuan yang Bekerja (Studi Fenomenologi pada Keluarga Buruh Bangunan di Desa Siwarak). Diponegoro Journal of Management, 13(3), 1–8. http://ejournal-s1.undip.ac.id/index.php/management
Purwanto, A., Hidayat, D., & Asbari, M. (2021). Work-Family Conflict Disaster: From Organizational Commitment to Job Satisfaction. International Journal of Social and Management Studies (IJOMAS), 2(1). http://www.ijosmas.org
Qomaroyah, N., Rodliyah, S., & Fathiyaturrahmah. (2024). Peran Ganda Dosen Perempuan dalam Melaksanakan Peran Domestik dan Peran Publik. Aulad: Journal on Early Childhood, 7(1), 81–88. https://doi.org/10.31004/aulad.v7i1.590
Rahmawati, E. (2020). Konflik Peran Ganda pada Wanita Karier. Jurnal Institusi Politeknik Ganesha Meda, 3(1).
Rozana, A., & Purnama, H. (2022). Work-Family Conflict Pada Pekerja Wanita Era Modern. Jurnal Imiah Psikologi, 10(1), 128–139. https://doi.org/10.30872/psikoborneo
Santoso, B. A., & Rinaldi, M. R. (2022). Teknik Mindfulness Dan Kecemasan Perempuan Sebagai Aparat Sipil Negara. Jurnal Intervensi Psikologi (JIP), 14(1), 21–30. https://doi.org/10.20885/intervensipsikologi.vol14.iss1.art3
Sari, D. K., Nababan, R. H., & Daulay, W. (2023). Pengaruh Meditasi Mindfullness terhadap Perubahan Cemas (The Effect of Mindfullness Meditation on Anxiety Changes). Jurnal Kesehatan, 12(1).
Sari, R., Nurhikma Maulida, D. S., Air, D. P., Daerah, K., & Selatan, S. (2021). Konflik Peran Ganda dan Stres Kerja Polisi Wanita di Polda Sulawesi Selatan. Jurnal Administrasi Negara, 27(3), 2021.
Sekardita, K., Yusna Dewi, S., Selvester Thadeus, M., & Anisah Makkiyah, F. (2024). Hubungan Terapi Mindfulness terhadap Perbaikan Self-regulation pada Dewasa Muda yang Mempunyai Masalah Mental dan Emosional. IKRAITH-HUMANIORA, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.37817/ikraith-humaniora.v8i1
Setyawati, J. I., Ratnasari, Y., & Kunci, K. (2020). Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) dan Psychological Capital Intervention (PCI) untuk Mengurangi Burnout pada Perawat Lansia. Jurnal Psikogenesis, 8(2).
Sukumaran, Dr. S., Chakkambath, Dr. R. S., & C. K., I. N. (2024). The Double Burden: A Study on Women’s Dual Roles in the Workplace and Household Responsibilities in Kerala. Journal of Women Empowerment and Studies, 45, 48–60. https://doi.org/10.55529/jwes.45.48.60
Zhang, Y., Dugan, A. G., El Ghaziri, M., Siddique, S., & Punnett, L. (2023). Work–Family Conflict and Depression Among Healthcare Workers: The Role of Sleep and Decision Latitude. Workplace Health and Safety, 71(4), 195–205. https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799221139998
Zulfiyandi, Z., Yolanda, R., Khoiruroh, A. F., Zaini, M., Andrian, D., & Syafitri, K. (2024). Ketenagakerjaan Dalam Angka.
