Analysis

The Job and Non-Work Conflict (JNWC) scale assesses the tensions and conflicts that arise when an individual’s professional demands and non-work obligations come into conflict. This scale is crucial for understanding the balance between professional and personal life, as well as identifying sources of stress and frustration.

Objective

The objective of the scale is to measure the extent to which work demands affect an individual’s personal, family, and social obligations, and vice versa. This measurement helps in understanding the dynamics between work and personal life and in identifying strategies to improve balance between them.

Scoring

The scale includes statements to which participants respond on a Likert scale (e.g., from 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree) indicating how often they experience conflict between work and non-work obligations.

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