The Relationship Between Work-Family Conflict, Job Satisfaction, and Job Burnout among Young Adult Employees
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https://doi.org/10.26555/humanitas.v23i1.1630Keywords:
Job burnout, Job satisfaction, Work-family conflict, Young adult employeesAbstract
This study investigates the relationship between work-family conflict (WFC), job satisfaction (JS), and job burnout (JB) among young adult employees in Selangor. Using a quantitative and cross-sectional design, data were collected from 159 employees aged 18-34 years through convenience sampling. standardised instruments were employed, including the Work-Family Conflict Questionnaire (WFCQ), the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ), and the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI). Descriptive analysis revealed that respondents experienced moderate to high levels of WFC, high levels of JS, and moderate levels of JB. Pearson’s correlation analysis found a significant negative relationship between WFC and JS (r = 0.37), and a significant positive relationship between WFC and JB (r = 0.58). These findings align with existing literature, supporting that increased work-family conflict can lower job satisfaction and increase burnout among employees. The study contributes to organisational psychology by highlighting the importance of addressing work-family conflict challenges faced by young adult employees in Selangor, Malaysia, to enhance employee well-being and work outcomes.
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