Author Name: Dr. Sunaina Dua, Prashastika, Dr. Ruchi Kaushiik Date: 20-05-2026
Abstract
This review paper illuminates upon the frameworks, models and key arguments made by scholars in India around married women’s work-life balance and coping strategies to handle conflict and economic implications. This review of empirical studies (n=53) adds to existing research in this field by examining quantitative and qualitative studies focused on the relationship between women’s employment and factors determining wellbeing, career success and equilibrium in marital life. The findings suggest that the relationship between a woman’s occupation, employment and workplace is fraught with complexities deriving from spousal status and support, social and familial support and her position in the organised sector of the economy. Models and frameworks along with key thematic areas are discussed for future research and an attempt to draw a trajectory of research on the subject has been made along with some open ended analysis on women’s status based on income level, status of motherhood and personality traits like assertiveness and self -efficacy.
Keywords: workf-family balance of Indian women, coping mechanisms of working women, women in organised sector, urban indian married women
