Research Article

Work-Family Conflict Among Resident Physicians: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Internal Medicine Specialties

Volume: 14 Number: 6 November 30, 2024
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Work-Family Conflict Among Resident Physicians: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Internal Medicine Specialties

Abstract

Aims: To investigate whether there is a difference in work-family conflict between surgical and internal medicine residents and to determine the factors associated with work-family conflict Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey study was conducted with 443 resident physicians working at a university hospital. A form about demographic data and a Turkish version of the Work-Family Conflict Inventory (WFCI) were used to gather data during in-person interviews. Results: Three-hundred-forty-eight residents responded (76.8%). Weekly working time was significantly more in surgical medical sciences (SMS) residents than in internal medicine sciences (IMS) residents (62.3±13.8 vs 53.2±13.6 hours respectively, p<0.001). The mean WFCI scores of the SMS and IMS residents were 19.5±4.3 and 17.9±5.1, respectively (p=0.002). Working hours and the number of shifts were associated with increased WFCI scores. Residents with incomes less than expenses had higher WFCI scores. Satisfaction, including institution, salary, and area of specialization, was negatively associated with the WFCI scores. Working as an SMS resident was found to be related to higher conflict scores than being an IMS resident. Income status, weekly working hours, and institution satisfaction were significant independent predictors of WFCI scores. Being an SMS or IMS resident did not come out to be a significant predictor of work-family conflict. Conclusion: WFCI scores are very high in resident physicians. The findings highlight the urgent need to address this issue through a multi-faceted approach that includes reducing working hours, improving income levels, enhancing institutional satisfaction, and providing support and resources to help residents balance work and family responsibilities

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Ethical Statement

Ethical approval is obtained from Mersin University Clinical Research Ethics Committee with the number 2024/870.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Psychiatry, Clinical Sciences (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

October 28, 2024

Publication Date

November 30, 2024

Submission Date

September 25, 2024

Acceptance Date

October 28, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 14 Number: 6

APA
Ülger, G., Yıldız, H., Aytan, E., Opcin, E., & Nebioğlu Yıldız, M. (2024). Work-Family Conflict Among Resident Physicians: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Internal Medicine Specialties. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 14(6), 323-327. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1555912
AMA
1.Ülger G, Yıldız H, Aytan E, Opcin E, Nebioğlu Yıldız M. Work-Family Conflict Among Resident Physicians: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Internal Medicine Specialties. J Contemp Med. 2024;14(6):323-327. doi:10.16899/jcm.1555912
Chicago
Ülger, Görkem, Hamza Yıldız, Ece Aytan, Ebru Opcin, and Melike Nebioğlu Yıldız. 2024. “Work-Family Conflict Among Resident Physicians: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Internal Medicine Specialties”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 14 (6): 323-27. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1555912.
EndNote
Ülger G, Yıldız H, Aytan E, Opcin E, Nebioğlu Yıldız M (November 1, 2024) Work-Family Conflict Among Resident Physicians: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Internal Medicine Specialties. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 14 6 323–327.
IEEE
[1]G. Ülger, H. Yıldız, E. Aytan, E. Opcin, and M. Nebioğlu Yıldız, “Work-Family Conflict Among Resident Physicians: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Internal Medicine Specialties”, J Contemp Med, vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 323–327, Nov. 2024, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1555912.
ISNAD
Ülger, Görkem - Yıldız, Hamza - Aytan, Ece - Opcin, Ebru - Nebioğlu Yıldız, Melike. “Work-Family Conflict Among Resident Physicians: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Internal Medicine Specialties”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 14/6 (November 1, 2024): 323-327. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1555912.
JAMA
1.Ülger G, Yıldız H, Aytan E, Opcin E, Nebioğlu Yıldız M. Work-Family Conflict Among Resident Physicians: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Internal Medicine Specialties. J Contemp Med. 2024;14:323–327.
MLA
Ülger, Görkem, et al. “Work-Family Conflict Among Resident Physicians: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Internal Medicine Specialties”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, vol. 14, no. 6, Nov. 2024, pp. 323-7, doi:10.16899/jcm.1555912.
Vancouver
1.Görkem Ülger, Hamza Yıldız, Ece Aytan, Ebru Opcin, Melike Nebioğlu Yıldız. Work-Family Conflict Among Resident Physicians: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Internal Medicine Specialties. J Contemp Med. 2024 Nov. 1;14(6):323-7. doi:10.16899/jcm.1555912

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