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BALANCING ACT: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB SATISFACTION AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING IN DUAL-EARNER COMMUTER FAMILIES IN MALAYSIA

Farah Arsha Pai
Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University Putra Malaysia
Zarinah Syuhada
Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University Putra Malaysia
DOI Crossref DOI 10.37547/tajssei/Volume05Issue05-12
tajssei 2023
VOL. 5 / NO. 05 MAY
FULL TEXT PP. 61-64
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VOLUME 5
ISSUE 05
YEAR 2023
PAGES 61-64
RESEARCH OVERVIEW

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and family functioning in dual-earner commuter families in Malaysia. The study surveyed 200 participants using a structured questionnaire, which measured their job satisfaction levels and family functioning. The data collected were analyzed using correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. The results showed a significant positive correlation between job satisfaction and family functioning. Furthermore, job satisfaction was found to be a significant predictor of family functioning. The study concludes that dual-earner commuter families who are satisfied with their jobs are likely to have better family functioning.

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Keywords

job satisfaction family functioning dual-earner
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