Work-Family Conflict as Predictor of Job and Family Satisfaction Among Malaysia Private Sector Employees

Abstract

The private sector is recognised as the main contributor to the nation's economy. However, the private sector's lack of facilities related to work-family balance has affected employees' job and family satisfaction. This study examines work-family well-being through work-family conflict (WFC) and work-family enrichment (WFE), which predicts family satisfaction. A total of 260 employees from private sectors in Terengganu were obtained randomly in this study. The instruments employed in this study consisted of the Work-Family Conflict Scale, Work-Family Enrichment Scale, and Family Satisfaction Scale. The findings reported that WFC and WFE have significant relationships with family satisfaction. Using regression analysis, family-work conflict (FWC) is the predictive factor of family satisfaction. The implications of this study indicate that the organisations need to emphasise the effective development and implementation strategies for work-family balance in improving family satisfaction among employees.