Exploring the Relationship and Impact of Working Hours on Work-Family Conflict and Social Support among Doctors

This study examines the relationship and impact of working hours on work-family conflict and social support among doctors. The data was collected using survey technique from 75 doctors working in a premier government hospital in Chandigarh, India. The findings revealed that working hours have a positive and significant relationship with work-family conflict i. e. , more working hours means more work-family conflict and vice versa. Also, there exists a negative and significant relationship between working hours and social support i. e. , more working hours means less social support and vice versa. Moreover, working hours have a significant impact on work-family conflict and social support. The results suggest that managing working hours can help in minimizing work-family conflict i. e. , managing work and family responsibilities and duties more effectively and efficiently, and this in turn would help in improving support from supervisors, co-workers and family members.