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

• Main Authors: Wan Rashid, Wan Edura, Nordin, Mohamad Sahari, Omar, Azura, Ismail, Izhairi
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: H10 Societies; HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/4757/1/4757_Measuring_Self-Esteem%252C_Work-Family_Enrichment.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/4757/; http://www.ipedr.com/vol10/108-S10091.pdf

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.