Exploring the Work-Family Interface: Perceptions of University Teachers

Rizwan Ahmad, Farhana Yasmin, Sumaira Majeed

Abstract

The research study intended to explore whether there is any relationship between work-family interference and family-work interference. This quantitative research adopted correlational research and the cross-sectional survey was used to collect the data. Teachers at the University of Education Lahore made up the study's population. Carlson's work-family conflict scale was disseminated among the instructors using the census sampling technique. Before collecting the data, permission was taken. Through pilot testing, the validity and reliability of the instrument were insured. The researcher applied descriptive as well as inferential statistics to analyze the data. The ethics of research were observed. Teachers reported more work interfering with family than family interfering with work. Work-family conflict and family-work conflict were shown to have a strong association. There was a significant difference in WIF and FIW based on marital status, but no difference in WIF and FIW based on gender, qualification, age, or the number of children was observed.