Work–Family Dynamics And Professional Satisfaction Among Women Advocates: Evidence From Chennai City

Abstract
Through the history of the study, it was now well equipped with the issue of creating an ever deeper understanding of
work-life balance challenges specifically faced by women legal professionals around the world. With a definitive
objective of researching the influence of work-stress and family support on women advocates' professional satisfaction
among the practising women advocates in Chennai City, this study adopts a descriptive and analytical approach. From
the 115 respondents of Chennai City, the primary data using a structured questionnaire measured on a five-point Likert
scale was collected.
Statistical tools of this type as well as percentage analysis, reliability testing, exploratory factor analysis, correlation, and
regression analysis were used for examining relationships among the variables. The findings indicate a significant
negative impact specifically of work-related stress on professional satisfaction, whereas family support was reported to
significantly and positively influence the same. Besides, among the other two, family support moderated relationship
between the two: Work and family support help to reduce work stress.
Professional satisfaction of women advocates can be most significantly assumed if they can handle their stress at work
and receive the proper care from her family. Thus, they pointed out that they should further strengthen supportive systems
to bring about a better work- life balance which will ultimately lead to increased career satisfaction and happiness. This
study will be of great utility to policymakers and professional bodies concerned with women in the legal profession as
they proceed to frame supportive frameworks for them.
Keywords: Work–Family Dynamics, Work Stress, Family Support, Professional Satisfaction,