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Brain Disorders and Therapeutics
Mental Heal th and Psychology
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International Conference on
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Journal of Brain and Neurology| Volume: 2
November 05-06, 2018 | Edinburgh, Scotland
Making a Hard Choice: Career Decisions in Women After Marriage
Alisha Diane Powell
Walden University, USA
W
ork-life balance (WLB) has been a topic of growing
discussion and research as the number of women
in the workplace has increased significantly. Women can
experience high levels of stress and anxiety related to
balancing the demands of work and home. Researchers
have demonstrated that women who work full time outside
of the home have the unique challenge of fulfilling work
obligations while taking care of household responsibilities.
Work-life balance (WLB) has been a topic of discussion
and research as the numbers of women in the workplace
have increased significantly in the United States. The
purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was
to better understand the experiences of married women
who decide to continue to pursue their career aspirations
after marriage and how they manage the demands of both
work and family. The theoretical framework was work life
border theory. Participants consisted of married women
(11) who worked full time outside of their home. Data from
interviews consisted of open-ended questions was analyzed
for common themes. Findings reinforce the importance of a
supportive spouse and having flexible work schedule. Using
study findings, mental health providers and the general
public can become more competent in their knowledge of
the specific challenges facing women. Increased knowledge
may lead to mental health providers becoming more
competent in understanding the unique struggles of women
in the workplace. Employers may be better able to meet the
needs of their female employees, whichmay help to promote
better emotional health and an improved quality of life.
e:
alishapowell@gmail.com