Role Stress in Working Women: Differential Effect on Selected Organizational Outcomes

Abstract

The differential effects of role stress experienced by women were exam ined in terms of commitment to the organization, overall job satisfaction, satisfaction with specific aspects of the job, and personal-life satisfac tion. Role stress was significantly and negatively related to organiza tional commitment; overall job satisfaction; satisfaction with pay, work, co-workers, and supervision; and personal-life satisfaction. The t-tests analysis revealed significant mean differences between high and low role-stress groups on organizational commitment, overall job satisfac tion, and satisfaction with extrinsic aspects of the job. The results are discussed in terms of their implications for role management in the integration of women into modern work organizations.