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Research Paper | Management | India | Volume 5 Issue 9, September 2016

Exploring the Relationship and Impact of Working Hours on Work-Family Conflict and Social Support among Doctors

Hina Juneja | Meenakshi Malhotra

Abstract: This study examines the relationship and impact of working hours on work-family conflict and social support among doctors. The data was collected using survey technique from 75 doctors working in a premier government hospital in Chandigarh, India. The findings revealed that working hours have a positive and significant relationship with work-family conflict i. e. , more working hours means more work-family conflict and vice versa. Also, there exists a negative and significant relationship between working hours and social support i. e. , more working hours means less social support and vice versa. Moreover, working hours have a significant impact on work-family conflict and social support. The results suggest that managing working hours can help in minimizing work-family conflict i. e. , managing work and family responsibilities and duties more effectively and efficiently, and this in turn would help in improving support from supervisors, co-workers and family members.

Keywords: Working Hours, Work-family Conflict and Social Support

Edition: Volume 5 Issue 9, September 2016,

Pages: 1583 - 1588

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