Life Satisfaction and Work-Family Conflict: The Mediating Role of Maternal Guilt and Shame in Working Mothers

Abstract

Mothers who are employed either outside or within their homes have distinct obstacles in the current evolving economy. The purpose of this study is to better understand the interplay between maternal guilt and shame, work-family conflict, and overall life happiness. Our study uses a cross-sectional approach to examine the relationship between work-family conflict and mothers' sense of satisfaction with their lives, exploring the role that mothers' feelings of guilt and shame may have in mediating this relationship. The necessity for individualized therapies and institutional backing is highlighted by the preliminary data's suggestion that emotional 
reactions  differ  greatly  between  the  two  groups.  The  findings  of  this  study  highlight  the significant psychological influence of work-family relations on mothers' mental health.