The impact of work-family conflict on psychological well-being: a cross-sectional study of Salvadoran social workers

ABSTRACT

It is important to examine the workplace experiences and well-being of our social work colleagues in diverse national and cultural contexts. This study examines the relationship between work-family conflict and psychological well-being using cross-sectional data from 68 Salvadoran social workers. Based on hierarchical regression analysis results, work-family conflict (WFC) was inversely associated with psychological well-being which was attenuated by job satisfaction. The results suggest that the relationship between WFC and psychological well-being is stronger among those with low job satisfaction. The implications of the study findings to social work management practices are discussed.

KEYWORDS:

• Work-family conflict
• job satisfaction
• psychological well-being
• Latin America
• El Salvador
• social work

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.