KONFLIK KERJA–KELUARGA DAN STRATEGI KOPING PADA IBU GURU SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA LINTAS GENERASI

Abstract

Female middle school teachers across generations exhibit unique characteristics in managing their work and family lives. This research aims to uncover the dynamics and differences in work-family conflict (WFC) experienced by these female middle school teachers across generations. A case study was utilized in this research. The participant criteria included married female middle school teachers from both public and private schools, who have co-residing children and a minimum of one year of teaching experience. The participants consisted of nine female middle school teachers categorized as Generation X and Generation Y. The research method utilized a list of semi-structured interview questions developed by the researcher to collect data, and the data were analyzed thematically. The following themes were found: sources of conflict, consequences of conflict, coping strategies, and social support from both the work and family domains. The research findings indicate that most participants reported a relatively high workload (administrative duties, technology adaptation, and multiple roles) without neglecting domestic responsibilities. This finding expands the understanding of work-family role balance within the context of Indonesian culture