Work–family balance of Indian women software professionals: A qualitative study

IIMB Management Review

Vasanthi Srinivasan¹  Reimara Valk² 

[1] Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management, Indian Institute of Management, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore 560076, India;Utrecht University, Utrecht School of Governance, Bijlhouwerstraat 6, 3511 ZC, Utrecht, The Netherlands;

关键词: Women;    Software;    Work–family balance;    India;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.iimb.2010.10.010

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

One of the significant changes witnessed in the labour markets in India has been the entry of women IT professionals in the rapidly growing software services sector. As the women take on the role of working professional in addition to their traditional role of the homemaker, they are under great pressure to balance their work and personal lives. This study attempts to understand how work and family related factors influence the work–family balance of Indian women IT professionals. The study is based on an exploratory qualitative study of 13 women IT professionals in the software sector in Bangalore, India. The narratives reveal six major themes: familial influences on life choices; multi-role responsibilities and attempts to negotiate them; self and professional identity; work–life challenges and coping strategies; organisational policies and practices; and social support.

【 授权许可】

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