THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF WORK COMMITMENT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY RELATIONS AND MARITAL SATISFACTION OF SOCIAL WORKERS

Eufemia L. Robles, Leigh J. Sarcon

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The purpose of this study was to determine the mediating effect of work commitment on the relationship between family relations and marital satisfaction of married social workers. Utilizing quantitative, non-experimental design via correlational technique, and mediation analysis data were obtained from 300 married social workers under Region XI. The researcher utilized a stratified sampling technique in selecting the study participants and survey mode of data collection through standardized questionnaires.  The researcher also utilized the statistical tools mean, Pearson r and Med-graph using Sobel z-test to analyse data gathered.  From the results of the study, it was found out that for work commitment and family relations obtained a very high and while marital satisfaction of married social workers got a high level. Also, results revealed that significant relationships exist between family relations and work commitment, between work commitment and marital satisfaction and between family relations and marital satisfaction of married social workers. Further, it was revealed that work commitment partially mediates the relationship between family relations and marital satisfaction of married social workers.

 

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social work, work commitment, family relations, marital satisfaction, mediating effect, social workers, Sobel z test Philippines

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