WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH JOB SATISFACTION, FAMILY SATISFACTION, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT AMONG TUTORS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, GHANA

Abstract

The study explored work-family conflict (WFC) among tutors in colleges of education in the Central and Western
Regions in Ghana, and its relationship with job satisfaction, family satisfaction, and social support. Descriptive
research design was used to conduct the study. A total of 222 tutors were selected for the study, using census
method. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. Data were analysed using mean and standard
deviation, Bivariate Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient, and linear regression analysis. Findings revealed that
tutors in colleges of education in the Central and Western Region of Ghana do not experience a significant level of
conflict between their family responsibilities and the demands at work. Also, the result of the study shows that social
support has a significant role to play in reducing work-family conflict among tutors in colleges of education. It resolved
that, although tutors experienced work-family conflict, the support they received was very helpful because it limited
the influence of work-family conflict (WFC), as well as the job and family life satisfaction, among tutors in Central and
Western Regions of Ghana.
Keywords: Work-family conflict, job satisfaction, family satisfaction, social support