Experiences of Work/School/Family Conflict: A Qualitative Exploration

Authors

Sarah June Carroll, Brigham Young University
Dr. E. Jeffrey Hill, Brigham Young University

Keywords

family conflict, work, school, work-family environments

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Family Life

Abstract

Most college students take on responsibilities and roles beyond full-time school work. Nearly three quarters of undergraduates work an average of 25.5 hours a week while attending school (NPSAS, as cited by Dundes & Marx, 2006). Between work and school, the working hours of a student may be longer than working professionals. The relationship between paid work and personal life has been addressed as it relates to working professionals (see Byron, 2005). Few researchers, however, have examined the work-family interface among the unique population of students.

Recommended Citation

Carroll, Sarah June and Hill, Dr. E. Jeffrey (2013) "Experiences of Work/School/Family Conflict: A Qualitative Exploration," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 247.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/247