The Lived Experience of Instructors of Shahrekord University on Work-family Conflict: A Study of Phenomenology

Abstract

Background & Purpose: : The need to play work and family roles at the same time puts pressure on the individual that can have a negative impact on physical and mental health and performance of individuals in the organization. This study examines the lived experience of university professors regarding the antecedents and consequences of work-family conflict. Methodology: This research is applied in terms of purpose, in terms of how to collect qualitative information and has been done with inductive and interpretive approach.. The participants in the study were professors of Shahrekord University, 20 of whom were selected by purposive sampling method and in-depth interviews were conducted with them. The research method used in this research is phenomenology. For data analysis, the modified Colaizzi - Kan -Stevic method was used. The validity of the results has been evaluated and confirmed in terms of external validity, descriptive validity, interpretive validity. Findings: Participants' lived experience of work-family conflict antecedents are categorized into three main categories: personal, family, and occupational antecedents. The identified consequences of work-family conflict are also classified into 3 categories: personal, family and occupational consequences. Conclusion: Harmful Consequences of Work-Family Conflict Among the teachers under study, it is necessary to improve the knowledge and skills of balancing work and family plans so that they can better and more efficiently perform these tasks and double expectations at the same time. For this purpose, it is necessary to pay attention to the factors affecting the aggravation of work-family conflict and provide appropriate solutions to reduce them

Keywords

• keywords: work-family conflict
• antecedents work-family conflict
• consequences work-family conflict
• personal factors
• occupational factors
• family factors