From “Family-Work” Conflict to “Work-Family” Conflict
A Decade of Transformation for Community Social Workers in China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11214500 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hanjing Zhu (0009-0003-8523-5756, Independent researcher, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 379-393 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social Service Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0148-8376 • E-ISSN: 1540-7314 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01488376.2024.2311079 |
| OpenAlex | W4391574867 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 25 |
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the professional dilemmas faced by community social workers in mainland China. To gain a deeper understanding of this social phenomenon, this study centered on a medium-sized community in Zhengzhou, a city in central China and employed qualitative research methods, including participatory observation, focus groups, and semi-structured interviews. Three focus groups were conducted with 19 social workers from this medium-sized community, covering various topics. From these participants, 10 were selected for semi-structured interviews using judgmental sampling. Drawing on the spillover theory of work-family conflict, this article categorizes the 10-year transformation of community social workers into three periods: the "family-work" conflict period (2011–2015), the conflict transformation period (2016–2018), and the "work-family" conflict period (2019–2022). According to the study, this conflict transformation led social workers to respond by resigning, seeking a better job or being slack in work. The conflict also has allowed them to rebel against the higher authorities in a unique way while still fulfilling their tasks and making work arrangements. These coping strategies influenced the community talent development and social governance. Recommendations for addressing these issues require more attention and further research in the future
China · Chinese family · Family conflict · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Work (physics · Work–family conflict · Employment and Welfare Studies · Engineering · Psychology · Social Policy and Reform Studies · Social Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges · Social Work
Community Social Work Practice in an Urban Context
Spillover Versus Compensation
Home‐based Telework, Gender, and the Synchronization of Work and Family
Job Autonomy and Turnover Intention among Social Workers in China
Determining Dimensions of Poverty Applicable in China
Work/Family Border Theory
Grounded theory research
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |