Family–Work Multitasking and Psychological Well-Being among Working Women: The Mediating Role of Stress

The increasing participation of women in the workforce has transformed contemporary workplaces and family structures, created new opportunities, and intensified the demands of balancing professional and domestic responsibilities. Working women frequently perform multiple roles, including employee, spouse, parent, caregiver, and household manager. Managing these overlapping responsibilities often requires continuous family–work multitasking, which may enhance efficiency but also increase psychological strain when the demands exceed available personal resources. Persistent multitasking can contribute to elevated stress levels, ultimately affecting women's psychological well-being and overall quality of life.

Family–Work Multitasking, Stress, Psychological Well-Being, Working Women

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