A Study on the Mediating Effect of Work-Family Conflict on Locus of Control and Job Satisfaction among Paramedical Staff

Abstract

This study is conducted to test direct and indirect effect of locus of control on job satisfaction. Data is gathered from a sample of 60 both male and female paramedical staff aged 40 years and below, working full-time in 3 corporate hospitals in Andhra Pradesh state of Southern India, using self- administered questionnaires. The data is analyzed using correlation and multiple regression analyses using SPSS Software. Results of correlation analysis revealed that locus of control is related to job satisfaction and not significantly related to work family conflict and work-family conflict is not related to job satisfaction. Results of multiple regression analyses indicated that work-family conflict partially mediates the relationship between locus of control and job satisfaction. Paramedical staff who believe that they are in control of the events that happen in their lives seem to be more satisfied with their jobs and seem to experience moderate work-family conflict.