WORK - LIFE CONFLICTS OF WORKING COUPLES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT

ABSTRACT

Dual-career couples were exceptions to the norm in the 1960s, but on date it is difficult to assess the number of married career women in the work force. Previous researches suggest that, the problems of the working women, who are a significant part of a dual career couple, may include lack of flexibility in the workplace, male-trailing spouses, career versus relationship child bearing conflicts etc.The main purpose of the study is to theoretically find out the impact of role conflict and stress at work which affects their job performance among employed couples who are working as school teachers in Gurugram district, to suggest remedial measures to overcome stress. From the study it was found both male and female respondents face more stress since they have multiple roles. Gender differential was found to be wide. The main reason for the employed couples that creates high level of stress is as follows Excessive work load, limited time and strict words from your higher authorities, Contradiction with your seniors and higher authorities, Unpleasant comments from your higher authority, Unfavorable decisions related to increments, Family responsibility and conflict with spouse, Long Hours working without proper rest, Leave related Matters, Conflict with your Colleagues/Boss, Household Affairs after working, and Socio-economic status of my immediate neighbors is much higher than that of mine.

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