Correlates of Family Role Strain among Employed Black Women

Abstract

This study examined hypotheses concerning the job and family correlates of family role strain in a sample of 51 employed black women. Family role strain was defined as difficulty experienced in enacting family roles. Job autonomy and demands were significant predictors of strain. Number of hours worked per week was related only to ease or difficulty completing household chores. Nonmarried respondents did not report higher levels of strain than married ones. Family size, however, was a significant predictor of family role strain.