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Perceived Work and Family Conflict Among African American Nurses in College

Rutgers University

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	Abstract

Purpose: This article describes the perceptions of african american nurses regarding the interaction between work–family conflict, job satisfaction, and psychological well-being. Design and methods: a qualitative descriptive design was employed to conduct six focus group sessions with 23 nurses at three universities in the southeastern United States. Findings: Stressors such as racism or lack of teamwork and supervisor support caused the nurses to contemplate leaving a workplace or the profession. Family stressors, such as an ill family member, also influenced any decision regarding career longevity. Implications: Future studies examining work–family interface, especially positive spillover and psychological well-being are warranted.

First published on April 17, 2009, doi:10.1177/1043659609334849

Journal of Transcultural Nursing 2009;20:304.

A more recent version of this article appeared on July 1, 2009


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