Open AccessJob satisfaction, life orientation and perception of family role - Comparison between women employed in public sector and in economy
Author(s) -
Eva Boštjančič
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
central european public administration review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2591-2259
pISSN - 2591-2240
DOI - 10.17573/cepar.v8i3.155
Subject(s) - perception , scope (computer science) , job satisfaction , public sector , work (physics) , health care , psychology , life satisfaction , leisure time , state (computer science) , orientation (vector space) , administration (probate law) , demographic economics , medicine , social psychology , political science , economic growth , economics , economy , engineering , mechanical engineering , physical activity , geometry , mathematics , algorithm , neuroscience , computer science , law , physical medicine and rehabilitation , programming language
Our scope of interest in this article is employed women in Slovenia working in public sector (state administration, education and healthcare) and in economy. Working women’s various roles today may lead to conflict or enrichment. This study seeks to determine the connection between their multiple roles, life orientation, and life satisfaction. The study was carried out through Internet questionnaires and surveyed 1,298 working women. Their average age was 35.6 years. A total of 43% of participants had at least college degree. The results show that working women are at least satisfied with their leisure time and most satisfied with their maternal role. The most satisfied women work in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, and the least satisfied work in the state administration sector. Women with multiple roles are more satisfied with their maternal role but less satisfied with their partners and leisure time. They are also more optimistic.