Work Family Conflict and Their Outcome Regarding Job Satisfaction of Female Nursing Staff

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between work family conflict, job satisfaction, and job performance among female nurses, focusing on how work-family conflict affects job satisfaction and performance in a high-stress healthcare environment. 

Study Design: Quantitative cross-sectional study 
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Anatomy, M. Islam Medical College, Gujranwala from January to December 2024. 

Methods: This quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted from January to December 2024, including 139 female nurses selected through non-probability sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires incorporating the Netemeyer Work-Family Conflict Scale and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire. Female nurses aged 20–60 years were included, while paramedics, house officers, and doctors were excluded. Data analysis was performed using regression techniques in IBM SPSS. 

Results: The study revealed a weak positive correlation between work family conflict (WFC) and job satisfaction (r = 0.211, p = 0.013), with mean scores of 14.02±2.31 and 69.64±10.29, respectively. Marital status, salary, and education showed no significant impact on either variable. Most participants were unmarried (94.2%) and earned ≤50,000 rupees (89.9%). These results differ from global findings, indicating that cultural and contextual factors in Pakistan may shape nurses’ experiences of WFC. 

Conclusion: This study reveals a complex link between work-family conflict (WFC) and job satisfaction among female nurses in Pakistan, highlighting the need for tailored interventions to improve work-life balance. The unexpected weak positive correlation calls for policies like flexible scheduling and stress management. Future research with larger, more diverse samples and longitudinal approaches is recommended to guide strategies for enhancing nursing performance and patient care.