Research Article

The Self-Efficacy and Coping Strategies of Women in Managing Work-Family Conflict During the Pandemic

Volume: 6 Number: 1 March 21, 2025
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The Self-Efficacy and Coping Strategies of Women in Managing Work-Family Conflict During the Pandemic

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to determine women's self-efficacy level in managing work-family conflict and their methods of dealing with it. Method: The data of this descriptive study were collected from 334 women working during the pandemic using an online survey, an individual introduction form, and the Self-Efficacy Scale for Managing Work-Family Conflict. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and the One-way ANOVA test analyzed the data. Results: According to the study, 58.4% of women reported no conflicts. However, the mean self-efficacy score was 52.35 ± 11.61. The women who worked from home and spent more time with their families had higher self-efficacy. Women under 40 with postgraduate education, working in healthcare, and experiencing adverse effects on work had lower self-efficacy. Regarding conflict resolution, 30% of women utilized intra-family communication and cooperation, while 27% could not. Conclusion: The pandemic has significantly changed our work habits, and unfortunately, women have been disproportionately affected in multiple aspects, including work, family, and health. Although women who work from home may be able to handle conflicts effectively, they must receive training to protect their psychological well-being and manage work-family conflicts more efficiently.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 21, 2025

Submission Date

May 13, 2024

Acceptance Date

January 20, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 1

APA
Tetik, S., Ahsun, S., Yağız Altıntaş, R., Kazankaya, F., & Ertem, G. (2025). The Self-Efficacy and Coping Strategies of Women in Managing Work-Family Conflict During the Pandemic. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, 6(1), 125-136. https://izlik.org/JA63UB24XH
AMA
1.Tetik S, Ahsun S, Yağız Altıntaş R, Kazankaya F, Ertem G. The Self-Efficacy and Coping Strategies of Women in Managing Work-Family Conflict During the Pandemic. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi. 2025;6(1):125-136. https://izlik.org/JA63UB24XH
Chicago
Tetik, Sümeyye, Selin Ahsun, Ruken Yağız Altıntaş, Figen Kazankaya, and Gül Ertem. 2025. “The Self-Efficacy and Coping Strategies of Women in Managing Work-Family Conflict During the Pandemic”. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi 6 (1): 125-36. https://izlik.org/JA63UB24XH.
EndNote
Tetik S, Ahsun S, Yağız Altıntaş R, Kazankaya F, Ertem G (March 1, 2025) The Self-Efficacy and Coping Strategies of Women in Managing Work-Family Conflict During the Pandemic. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi 6 1 125–136.
IEEE
[1]S. Tetik, S. Ahsun, R. Yağız Altıntaş, F. Kazankaya, and G. Ertem, “The Self-Efficacy and Coping Strategies of Women in Managing Work-Family Conflict During the Pandemic”, YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 125–136, Mar. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA63UB24XH
ISNAD
Tetik, Sümeyye - Ahsun, Selin - Yağız Altıntaş, Ruken - Kazankaya, Figen - Ertem, Gül. “The Self-Efficacy and Coping Strategies of Women in Managing Work-Family Conflict During the Pandemic”. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi 6/1 (March 1, 2025): 125-136. https://izlik.org/JA63UB24XH.
JAMA
1.Tetik S, Ahsun S, Yağız Altıntaş R, Kazankaya F, Ertem G. The Self-Efficacy and Coping Strategies of Women in Managing Work-Family Conflict During the Pandemic. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi. 2025;6:125–136.
MLA
Tetik, Sümeyye, et al. “The Self-Efficacy and Coping Strategies of Women in Managing Work-Family Conflict During the Pandemic”. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 6, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 125-36, https://izlik.org/JA63UB24XH.
Vancouver
1.Sümeyye Tetik, Selin Ahsun, Ruken Yağız Altıntaş, Figen Kazankaya, Gül Ertem. The Self-Efficacy and Coping Strategies of Women in Managing Work-Family Conflict During the Pandemic. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 1;6(1):125-36. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA63UB24XH