Exploring the mediating role of coping in the work-family conflict and job strain relationship : a study of female educators in schools across the iLembe region.
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2013
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Abstract
Job strain, work-family conflict and coping strategies in a sample of female educators (N=107)
were explored in the present study. The study also included an examination of the relationship
between job strain, work-family conflict and coping strategies. The study made use of the work family
conflict scale which measures the levels of work-to-family conflict and family-to-work
conflict (WFC). The Teacher Stress Measure (TSM) was used to measure the levels of teacher
strain. In addition, the Coping Orientation for Problem Experienced (COPE) questionnaire was
used to measure the various coping strategies utilised by female educators. Results of study
revealed that female educators experienced high levels of work-to-family conflict and low levels
of family-to-work conflict. In addition, the total work-family conflict scale and the work-to family
conflict subscale was found to have a positive relationship with job strain. The results of
the current study offered no support for the mediating role of coping in the job strain and work family
conflict relationship.
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M.A. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 2013.
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Women employees -- Job stress -- South Africa., Teachers -- Job stress -- South Africa., Stress management for women -- South Africa., Theses -- Industrial psychology.