Abstract
AbstractWork-family satisfaction is a challenge faced by women professionals who strive to
navigate responsibilities in their work and home lives. Self-care practices play a role in
influencing one’s ability to manage work and home life, but to what degree was relatively
unknown. Additionally, this study examined home and workplace boundaries, familial
support, and organizational policies and programs that assist workers in navigating
changes in how and where work takes place to bring about more comprehensive findings
on the research topic. Furthermore, the role of transformational leadership on women
professionals’ opportunities and ability to self-care was investigated and correlated to
work-family satisfaction. Using a phenomenological qualitative research approach, 12
women professionals across the United States were interviewed via a researcher developed protocol using open-ended questions. Data were analyzed and coded, and
common themes were identified. The themes were developed into recommendations for
organizations and women professionals. While this study focused on self-care and work-family satisfaction among women professionals, self-care is essential for all individuals.
Future studies could provide helpful insight into the effectiveness of the
recommendations developed from this study.