Job Variables as Predictors of Marital Satisfaction and Marital Conflict among Female Bank Employees

Ikekhide J. Aigbiremhon; Ejike A. Okonkwo; Ogbonna G. Kalunta

Ikekhide J. Aigbiremhon Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
Ejike A. Okonkwo Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
Ogbonna G. Kalunta Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu

Keywords: job variables, work challenge, organizational support, marital satisfaction, marital conflict

Abstract

The study investigated job variables (work challenge and organizational support) as predictors of marital satisfaction and conflict among female bank employees in Enugu urban. Ninety (90) female bank employees from thirteen (13) commercial banks in Enugu Metropolis with age range of 25 to 48 years (M = 37.97, SD = 2.79) were sampled using convenience sampling technique. 6-item work challenge scale developed by Aigbiremhon (2013), 6-item organizational support scale, Aigbiremhon, (2013), 8-item index of marital satisfaction scale, Hudson (1982) and 12-item marital conflict subscale drawn from Omuluabi (1994) 50-item marital stress inventory were administered for data collection. The results showed that work challenge and organizational support jointly and independently were not significant predictors of marital satisfaction and conflict. The findings were discussed in line with previous studies.

Author Biographies

Ikekhide J. Aigbiremhon, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu

Department of Psychology

Ejike A. Okonkwo, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu

Department of Psychology

Ogbonna G. Kalunta, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu

Department of Psychology