Authors : Ngozi Mary Eze, Francisca N. Onyeka, Ngozi Hope Chinweuba and Chinyere Augusta Nwajiuba
Abstract: In recent times, both men and women regularly share the responsibility of earning for the betterment of their family. The dual roles played by the women themselves appear to have profound implications for family health and nutrition education, especially, in developing countries such as Nigeria. The aim of this study was therefore, to determine the work-life balance among female industrial workers in Anambra State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The sample for this study was 474 female industry workers. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire. Mean and t-test statistic was used for data analysis. The finding of the study showed among others that female workers in the industry come home late from work to prepare their family meal and long working hours have a great influence on the family meal in families. The finding of the study also showed that industrial female workers maintain an unhealthy social life, pay less attention to their spouses and children due to work and family imbalance and spend less time with their families. Finally, the study found out several feasible coping strategies being adopted by the respondents for work-life balance. Families and working-class married women should attend family health seminars, workshops and conferences to gain adequate knowledge on how to integrate work and family life as part of everyday reality. Also, industrial policy-makers should make flexible policies that will avail female workers opportunities to attend to non-work demands with minimal interference in work roles.
Ngozi Mary Eze, Francisca N. Onyeka, Ngozi Hope Chinweuba and Chinyere Augusta Nwajiuba, 2019. Work-Life Balance among Female Industrial Workers in Anambra State, Nigeria. International Business Management, 13: 200-207.