Author: Asia Yousaf
Supervisor: Shahnila Tariq
Degree: MSc
Year: 2012-2014
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present research aimed to investigate the relationship between work
family conflicts and burnout among professionals working in oncology
ward. It was hypothesized that there is likely to be positive relationship
between work family conflicts and burnout among professionals working
in oncology ward. Sample of professional (40 doctors, 40 nurses and 40
paramedic staff) was taken from oncology ward of the different hospitals
by using purposive sampling technique. Co-relational research design was
used. Work and family conflict scale (Haslam, Morwaska & Sanders,
2012) and Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (Kristensen, T.S. 2005) were
used to collect the data. Data was analyzed and measured quantitatively by
using Pearson Correlation. The result showed positive relationship
between work family conflicts and burnout among professionals working
in oncology ward. The results also showed that work family conflicts are
strong predicted burnout. The present study can provide different ways of
identifying and then dealing the burnout among professionals working in
oncology ward.
Keywords: Work Family Conflict, Burnout, Oncology.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
