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Summary
Women balancing careers and personal lives face internal-external conflicts. This study offers strategies for self-definition amidst work demands, aiming to transform work from a burden into a fulfilling aspect of life.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Workplace Studies
Background:
- Increasing participation of women in the workforce.
- Prevalence of internal-external conflicts for working women.
- Work's dual potential: burden or source of satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the conflict between personal needs and external work demands for women.
- To offer strategies for self-creation and self-definition in the context of work.
- To reframe the perception of work from a mere obligation to a potentially satisfying life aspect.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of women's experiences in the workforce.
- Exploration of psychological and sociological factors influencing work-life balance.
- Development of self-definition strategies based on identified conflicts.
Main Results:
- Identified common conflicts between women's internal desires and external workplace expectations.
- Highlighted the potential for work to be perceived as a burden or a source of fulfillment.
- Proposed actionable strategies for women to assert self-definition and create meaning in their work lives.
Conclusions:
- Women can navigate work-life conflicts by actively defining themselves.
- Strategies for self-creation can shift the experience of work from burdensome to satisfying.
- Empowering women to align work with personal values is crucial for well-being.