Experiences of married couples working in the same workplace

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ID11469899
AuthorsKibar Yıldırım (0000-0001-8345-2181, Inonu University, corresponding author), Nilgün Öztürk (0000-0003-2593-9076, Inonu University)
Year2025
Volume43
Issue3
Pages815-835
Publication date2025-10-15
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/02654075251389261
OpenAlexW4415221165
LanguageEN
References cited28

Working as a married couple in the same workplace has its own unique and different aspects. This situation can be a challenging and difficult experience for couples and may also cause discomfort for other stakeholders in the workplace. Although its prevalence in Turkey is not clearly known, there has been an observed increase in married couples’ demand to work in the same workplace. The purpose of this qualitative research is to examine the experiences of married couples working in the same workplace. For this purpose, we conducted interviews with 14 participants (4 = male, 10 = female) aged between 32 and 50. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data obtained from the interviews and as a result, three main themes were identified: “Invisible costs”, “Support and solidarity”, “Professional relationship”. We believe that the findings of this study will contribute to the literature on the feelings and experiences of married couples working in the same workplace and finally, we offer recommendations to couples, employers and organizational psychologists

Feeling · Qualitative analysis · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Thematic analysis · Work (physics · Emotional Labor in Professions · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Work-Family Balance Challenges

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