Psychology Analytical essay

Occupational Health Psychology
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Occupational health psychology is an inter-disciplinary area of psychology concerned with the safety and health of employees. This research paper discusses work-family conflict as a current issue in OHP, its impact according to a research within Canadian and Quebec society, and provides some solutions to the issue. It is essential for workers to balance their family lives with their working lives. However, due to the current economic constraints, people are focusing more on their careers other than their families with some settling for double shifts with the aim of meeting all their basic needs.
Some of these impacts include parental stress as a result of lack of ample time to spend with their children. According to a research conduct in Canada, 38% of mothers and 26% of fathers more so single parents experience this type of stress (St-Amour et al., 2007). This conflict also results in general and family life dissatisfaction translating into workplace displeasure. Unsatisfied employees are likely to hamper the performance of the organization. These employees are also likely to encounter challenges when interacting with colleagues making it hard for teamwork. This conflict is also likely to contribute to mental problems such as depression, anxiety, frustration, and mood disorders which are a result of fatigue and stress. Some of these individuals have been known to engage in drug and substance abuse. Other impacts include physical problems, marital issues, and dietary and social life challenges among others.

Mothers are the most affected when it comes to this conflict as they encounter three forms of difficulties which are time, behavior, strain based conflicts (Dizaho, Salleh, & Abdullah, 2016).
Some of the possible resolutions for dealing with this issue include creating a positive organizational culture that encourages activities such as team building, adequate training, schedule flexibility, and building baby care facilities (Kelly, Moen, & Tranby, 2011). Managers should also become role models and show adequate support for families a move that will reduce the conflict for their employees. In conclusion, the journal offers a new solution to deal with the problem which implementing public policies such as tax provisions, access to high-quality and affordable daycare services, maternity and parental leaves, and social benefits.

References
Dizaho, E. K., Salleh, R., & Abdullah, A. (2016). The Impact of Work-Family Conflict on Working Mothers’ Career Development: A Review of Literature. Australian journal of basic and applied sciences, 10(11), 328-338. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309858703_The_Impact_of_Work-Family_Conflict_on_Working_Mothers’_Career_Development_A_Review_of_Literature
Kelly, E. L., Moen, P., & Tranby, E. (2011). Changing Workplaces to Reduce Work-Family Conflict. American Sociological Review, 76(2), 265-290. doi:10.1177/0003122411400056
St-Amour, N., Laverdure, J., Devault, A., Manseau, S., & Jacob, R. (2007). The difficulty of balancing work and family life: Impact on the physical and mental health of Quebec families. Institut national de Santé publique: Quebec, 1-23. Retrieved from https://www.ncchpp.ca/docs/633-DiffBalancingWorkFamilyLife.pdf