Measuring self-esteem, work/family enrichment and life satisfaction: an empirical validation

This study validates the hypothesized interrelationships among constructs of self-esteem, work/family enrichment and life satisfaction. Using data collected from 680 female nurses employed in public hospitals in Malaysia, this study also examines the likely mediation effect of work/family enrichme...

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Main Authors: Wan Rashid, Wan Edura, Nordin, Mohamad Sahari, Omar, Azura, Ismail, Izhairi
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/4757/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/4757/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/4757/1/Measuring_Self-Esteem%2C_Work-Family_Enrichment.pdf
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Summary:This study validates the hypothesized interrelationships among constructs of self-esteem, work/family enrichment and life satisfaction. Using data collected from 680 female nurses employed in public hospitals in Malaysia, this study also examines the likely mediation effect of work/family enrichment on self-esteem-satisfaction relationship. To tests these relationships, the study employs full structural modeling testing using SEM with AMOS 17 data-fitting program. The results indicate that self-esteem is directly influence and has significant effect on life satisfaction. The result provides empirical support for a positive relationship between self-esteem and work/family enrichment.