Effect of Work Experience on Marital Satisfaction and Marital Conflict among Normal and Shift Schedule Professionals of Ekiti State, Nigeria

Falegan Temitope
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Falegan Temitope: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science. Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 2, 376-384

Abstract: Separation, single parenthood and divorce are all on the rise. The commotion of the work place mix with family obligation and expectation play a role in these marital challenges. The study examined Marital satisfaction and marital conflict the comparative analysis of shift schedule and normal working hours employee in Ekiti-state, Nigeria. A total of 700 staff (389 normal working hours schedule and 381 shift schedules) were selected, Slovin formula was employed to get a sample of the population. Participants ages ranged between 55 years. These research instruments were used to generate data from participants, namely Enrich Marital Satisfaction Scale(EMSC)by Blaire et al 1987 and Kansas Marital Conflict Scale(KMSC) by Eggerman et al 1985. Data were analyzed with the use of analysis of variance (Anova and independent t-test). The findings show that there is a significant difference in the level of marital conflict reported by the professionals (Nurses, Police officers, Correctional officers and Civil servants)F(3,766)=40.58.P

Date: 2024
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