Authors : Hammed T. Ayo , Stephen Henry and K. Taiwo Adebukola
Abstract: This study investigated psychosocial variables as predictors of work-family conflict among secondary school teachers in Irele Local Government Area in Ondo State, Nigeria. About 300 participants were selected through stratified random sampling from the population of staff in all secondary schools (teaching and non-teaching) in Irele Local Government Area. The study employed a descriptive survey method; data were collected through questionnaire administered on the subjects. The questionnaire included Work-Family Conflict Scale (α = 0.89), Psychological Well-being Scale (α = 0.78), Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) (α = 0.88). Two research questions were answered at 0.05 level of significance. The data were analysed using multiple regression statistical method and correlation matrix. The findings revealed that the three independent variables (spirituality, psychological well being and gender) account for 11.3% of the total variance in work-family conflict (R2 adjusted = 0.113). Each of the independent variables contributed to work-family conflict. In terms of magnitude of the contribution, gender contributed most to the prediction of work-family conflict (β = 0.173, t = 2.618; p<0.05). This is followed by spirituality: (β = -0.132, t = -2.298; p<0.05). On the basis of the findings of this study, it was recommended that employers should institute a framework of balance between work and family of their employees. Efforts should be made by organization to show commitment to employees.
Hammed T. Ayo , Stephen Henry and K. Taiwo Adebukola , 2009. Psychosocial Variables as Predictors of Work-Family Conflict among Secondary School Teachers in Irele Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 6: 11-18.