Home-Work Interface and Perceived Stress among Working Women in Nigeria
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Abstract:This article examined the relationship between home-work interface and perceived stress. The major objective of the study was to assess the work-home interface and experience of stress among working women in Borno State. The theoretical perspective adopted in study was the feminist theory with emphasis on the radical and Marxist theory. The research methodology included qualitative and quantitative techniques. The sample consisted of 462 respondents from University of Maiduguri, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, College of Education and the State Specialist Hospital. The data were analyzed using percentages, chi-square (X2) and Spearman RHO. The findings indicated that working women do experience stress from many sources, the most important of which were being overloaded with domestic chores, cleaning, low pay etc. It was also revealed that relaxation, planning and taking hired help were preferred techniques for managing stress. It was concluded that the spill over from work to family affects the family by impairing both individual and family functioning. Furthermore, respondents adopt more than one coping mechanism to combat stress. Keywords:Women, Interface, Stress.
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Dr. Peace Oluwatoyin Irefin
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