The Effects of Role Congruence and Role Conflict on Work, Marital, and Life Satisfaction

The impact of role congruence and role conflict on work, marital, and life satisfaction was studied using Super's life-span, life-space theory. A conceptual model of relationships between these variables was proposed, and gender differences were examined. Participants were 35 male and 60 female...

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Published in:Journal of career development 2005-06, Vol.31 (4), p.225-238
Main Authors: Perrone, Kristin M, Webb, L. Kay, Blalock, Rachel H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anniversaries
Career Development
Careers
College Graduates
Conflicts
Congruence (Psychology)
Correlation analysis
Employment
Families & family life
Family Work Relationship
Females
Gender Differences
Happiness
Housework
Life Satisfaction
Longitudinal Studies
Males
Marital Satisfaction
Marriage
Parent Role
Participation
Questionnaires
Role Conflict
Sex Role
Sex roles
Social research
Student Surveys
Students
Studies
Women
Work life balance
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Summary:The impact of role congruence and role conflict on work, marital, and life satisfaction was studied using Super's life-span, life-space theory. A conceptual model of relationships between these variables was proposed, and gender differences were examined. Participants were 35 male and 60 female college graduates who completed surveys by mail. Results indicated adequate fit for the proposed model. Results of gender analyses indicated that women in this study participated more in parenting and housework, whereas men participated more in career and leisure activities. Despite the differences in actual role participation, no gender differences were found regarding ideal role participation. Both men and women reported that the parent role was most rewarding. Implications for counselors and directions for future research were discussed.
ISSN:0894-8453
1573-3548
DOI:10.1007/s10871-005-4737-9