Ethnicity on Work-Family, Family-Work Conflicts & Time-Based, Strain-Based
Abstract
This paper examines work-family conflicts (WFC) and family-work conflicts (FWC) through a multi-dimensional self-report questionnaire. The purpose of this study is to determine if ethnic groups vary significantly in their responses to WFC, FWC and if variability between ethnic groups exists in time-based and strain-based interference. Understanding the demands and needs of the workforce in terms of ethnic groups may assist in creating a balanced workplace environment and improve organizational strategies. Data was collected with an internet-based questionnaire utilizing a convenient sampling method. Responses were evaluated according to respondent’s ethnicity; more specifically a comparison was made between Hispanics and Non- Hispanics. It was hypothesized that WFC, FWC, time-based and strain-based interference would vary by ethnic groups. Using T-test, results indicate significance between Hispanics and Non- Hispanics with regards to WFC and FWC at p < .05. Significance was found between Hispanics and Non-Hispanics in time-based and strain-based interferences at p < .01.