An Empirical Study on Stress and Work–Family Conflict as Drivers of Work–Life Imbalance among Women Bank Employees in Kerala

Author(s)	Dr. Priyalakshmi P N
Country	India
Abstract	The Stress and Work-Family Conflict are the two important factors that leads to work life imbalance among women bank employees. Work–family conflict and occupational stress have emerged as critical challenges for women employed in the banking sector, often resulting in significant work–life imbalance. This study aims to identify and examine the key factors that contribute to work–family conflict and stress among women bank employees. The study is conducted in the state of Kerala and a sample of 372 women bank employees were selected by using stratified random sampling method. Using a structured survey administered to female employees across selected banking institutions, data were collected on workload, role clarity, family environment, dependent care, organizational support, and personal coping mechanisms. The findings revealed that Lack of insightful handiness, the dearth of role ambiguity, absence of management ethnicity and deprived work environment are the primary contributors to heightened stress levels and increased work–family conflict. These factors collectively lead to a pronounced imbalance between professional and personal life.
Keywords	Work Family Conflict, Stress, Women Bank Employees, Work Life Imbalance
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On	2025-01-05
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.63384

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