EXAMINING WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT THROUGH META ANALYSIS

Abstract

Work-family conflict is a prevalent issue in today's society, as individuals strive to balance their work and family responsibilities. Work-family conflict can lead to many negative consequences for individuals experiencing this conflict as well as for organizations. This meta-analysis aims to examine the extent and nature of work-family conflict conducted in Turkey. By using psychometric meta-analysis method, a comprehensive set of studies conducted in Turkey to determine the prevalence and factors associated with work-family conflict was analyzed. The findings are presented in the context of the general dimension of work-family conflict as a whole, as well as its sub-dimensions- work-to-family conflict and family-to-work conflict- alongside individual and organizational variables whose relationships have been identified in the literature. The results obtained mostly coincide with the findings in international and national literature. In this context, the findings revealed that work-family conflict is indeed a significant study topic in Turkey, with substantial implications for employee well-being and overall quality of life. In addition, the implications of the findings are discussed, and suggestions are made for future studies.

Keywords

• Work-Family Conflict
• Family-Work Conflict
• Meta-Analysis

İŞ AİLE ÇATIŞMASININ META ANALİZ YÖNTEMİYLE İNCELENMESİ

Abstract

İş aile çatışması, bireylerin iş ve aile sorumluluklarını dengelemeye çalıştıkları günümüz toplumunda yaygın bir sorun olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. İş aile çatışması, bu çatışmayı yaşayan bireyler ve aynı zamanda örgütler açısından birçok olumsuz sonuçlara yol açabilmektedir. Bu meta analiz çalışmasında amaç, Türkiye'de yapılan iş-aile çatışması konulu araştırmaların kapsamını ve genel görünümünü inceleyerek ele almaktır. Psikometrik meta analiz yöntemi kullanılarak, iş aile çatışmasının yaygınlığını ve ilişkili faktörleri belirlemek için Türkiye'de yapılan kapsamlı bir dizi çalışma analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, iş aile çatışması genel boyutu, iş aile çatışması ile aile iş çatışması alt boyutları ile alan yazında ilişkileri ele alınmış olan bireysel ve örgütsel değişkenler bağlamında ortaya konulmuştur. Elde edilen sonuçlar büyük ölçüde uluslararası ve ulusal alan yazındaki bulgularla örtüşmektedir. Bu kapsamda, iş aile çatışmasının Türk alan yazınında önemli bir çalışma konusu olduğunu ve çalışanların genel refahı ve yaşam kalitesi üzerinde kayda değer bir etkisi olduğunu ortaya koyulmaktadır. Çalışmada ayrıca elde edilen bulguların sonuçları tartışılmakta ve gelecekteki çalışmalar için önerilerde bulunulmaktadır.

Keywords

• İş Aile Çatışması
• Aile İş Çatışması
• Meta analiz

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