The effect of the work-family conflict, subjective socio-economic status, and physical activity on the perceived quality of life of working women in Iran: the mediating role of quality of work life
Abstract Introduction The conflict between work and family responsibilities has created many challenges for working women in Iran. This study aimed to examine the effect of work-family conflict (WFC), subjective socio-economic status (SSS), and physical activity (PA) and quality of working life (QWL...
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| description | Abstract Introduction The conflict between work and family responsibilities has created many challenges for working women in Iran. This study aimed to examine the effect of work-family conflict (WFC), subjective socio-economic status (SSS), and physical activity (PA) and quality of working life (QWL) on the quality of life (QOL) of working women in Kermanshah, Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with 392 working women in Kermanshah, the most populous city in western Iran. The data gathering tool was a six-part questionnaire, including demographic checklist, PA scale, a question on SSS, WFC scale, QWL questionnaire, and QOL questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS and AMOS software. Results The majority of participants (69.4%) were inactive or had low levels of PA during their leisure times. The highest positive correlation was observed between QWL and QOL (r = 0.309, p-value < 0.001). The highest direct effect among the variables belonged to the SSS on QWL (β = 0.41, p-value = 0.001) and QOL (β = 0.20, p-value < 0.001). Furthermore, the analysis of indirect effects indicated that QWL played a mediating role between SSS and QOL (β = 0.092, p-value < 0.001). Conclusion The findings of this study revealed that variables such as SSS, PA, and QWL had significant direct effects on QOL. However, WFC had no significant effect on QOL. Moreover, QWL had a significant positive mediating role between SSS and QOL. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0a36f7fb7c874c508a7dafc8ee5cc4852025-02-02T12:40:52ZengBMCBMC Women's Health1472-68742025-02-0125111010.1186/s12905-025-03578-6The effect of the work-family conflict, subjective socio-economic status, and physical activity on the perceived quality of life of working women in Iran: the mediating role of quality of work lifeNader Rajabi-Gilan0Shirin Zardoshtian1Neda Sarabi2Mehdi Khezeli3Sociology Department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of KurdistanDepartment of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Science, Razi UniversitySocial Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Health Policy and Promotion Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical SciencesSocial Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Health Policy and Promotion Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical SciencesAbstract Introduction The conflict between work and family responsibilities has created many challenges for working women in Iran. This study aimed to examine the effect of work-family conflict (WFC), subjective socio-economic status (SSS), and physical activity (PA) and quality of working life (QWL) on the quality of life (QOL) of working women in Kermanshah, Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with 392 working women in Kermanshah, the most populous city in western Iran. The data gathering tool was a six-part questionnaire, including demographic checklist, PA scale, a question on SSS, WFC scale, QWL questionnaire, and QOL questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS and AMOS software. Results The majority of participants (69.4%) were inactive or had low levels of PA during their leisure times. The highest positive correlation was observed between QWL and QOL (r = 0.309, p-value < 0.001). The highest direct effect among the variables belonged to the SSS on QWL (β = 0.41, p-value = 0.001) and QOL (β = 0.20, p-value < 0.001). Furthermore, the analysis of indirect effects indicated that QWL played a mediating role between SSS and QOL (β = 0.092, p-value < 0.001). Conclusion The findings of this study revealed that variables such as SSS, PA, and QWL had significant direct effects on QOL. However, WFC had no significant effect on QOL. Moreover, QWL had a significant positive mediating role between SSS and QOL.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03578-6Quality of lifeQuality of working lifePhysical activityWomenWork-family conflict |
| spellingShingle | Nader Rajabi-Gilan Shirin Zardoshtian Neda Sarabi Mehdi Khezeli The effect of the work-family conflict, subjective socio-economic status, and physical activity on the perceived quality of life of working women in Iran: the mediating role of quality of work life BMC Women's Health Quality of life Quality of working life Physical activity Women Work-family conflict |
| title | The effect of the work-family conflict, subjective socio-economic status, and physical activity on the perceived quality of life of working women in Iran: the mediating role of quality of work life |
| title_full | The effect of the work-family conflict, subjective socio-economic status, and physical activity on the perceived quality of life of working women in Iran: the mediating role of quality of work life |
| title_fullStr | The effect of the work-family conflict, subjective socio-economic status, and physical activity on the perceived quality of life of working women in Iran: the mediating role of quality of work life |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of the work-family conflict, subjective socio-economic status, and physical activity on the perceived quality of life of working women in Iran: the mediating role of quality of work life |
| title_short | The effect of the work-family conflict, subjective socio-economic status, and physical activity on the perceived quality of life of working women in Iran: the mediating role of quality of work life |
| title_sort | effect of the work family conflict subjective socio economic status and physical activity on the perceived quality of life of working women in iran the mediating role of quality of work life |
| topic | Quality of life Quality of working life Physical activity Women Work-family conflict |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03578-6 |
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