Work-Family Conflict and Job Satisfaction among Female Academics: A Study of Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia
Ojo, Sunday Stephen1* & Martina Alexander Pojwan
Department of Social Development
Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia,
Email: steve234_1@yahoo.com; satzen29@yahoo.com
Abstract: The growing interest of women in professional careers is one of the major developments of contemporary societies. However, the myths of motherhood instead of the realities of contemporary life in developing societies like Nigeria have placed limitations and frustration on the career path of women. This study investigated the relationship between work-family conflict and job satisfaction of female academics particularly in Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia. Using descriptive survey, the population of the study comprised all female academics from the polytechnic. 30 respondents were purposively sampled for the study and the instrument of data collection was focus group discussion. Findings revealed that female academics are somewhat dissatisfied as regards opportunities for career growth in the polytechnic because of social policies and the demands of motherhood. Based on the findings, the study concludes that the issue of job satisfaction among female academics identified in this study were seen to be exacerbated by challenges and difficulties working mothers faced. The study, therefore, recommends that the institution should review their social policies and create favourable working environment that would help female academics deal with professional and family responsibilities which would enhance their job satisfaction.
Keywords: Work, family, conflict, job satisfaction, academics
