J Korean Acad Nurs.  2015 Dec;45(6):900-909. 10.4040/jkan.2015.45.6.900.

A Structural Equation Model on Family Strength of Married Working Women

• Hong YS
• Han KS

• KMID: 2363113
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2015.45.6.900

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of predictive factors related to family strength and develop a structural equation model that explains family strength among married working women.
METHODS
A hypothesized model was developed based on literature reviews and predictors of family strength by Yoo. This constructed model was built of an eight pathway form. Two exogenous variables included in this model were ego-resilience and family support. Three endogenous variables included in this model were functional couple communication, family stress and family strength. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire from 319 married working women who were 30~40 of age and lived in cities of Chungnam province in Korea. Data were analyzed with PASW/WIN 18.0 and AMOS 18.0 programs.
RESULTS
Family support had a positive direct, indirect and total effect on family strength. Family stress had a negative direct, indirect and total effect on family strength. Functional couple communication had a positive direct and total effect on family strength. These predictive variables of family strength explained 61.8% of model.
CONCLUSION
The results of the study show a structural equation model for family strength of married working women and that predicting factors for family strength are family support, family stress, and functional couple communication. To improve family strength of married working women, the results of this study suggest nursing access and mediative programs to improve family support and functional couple communication, and reduce family stress.

Keyword

Working women; Family; Strength

MeSH Terms

Adult
Family Characteristics
Family Relations
Female
Humans
Marriage
*Models, Theoretical
Social Support
Stress, Psychological
Surveys and Questionnaires
Women, Working/*psychology

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  Figure 1 Conceptual framework of hypothetical model.

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  Figure 2 Pathway of modified model.

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