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Abstract

Participation in the workforce and the position of the head of household in Malaysia are more likely to be men than
women. This indicates the roles of fathers in shaping the future of a family undoubtedly very important. This paper
aimed to examine the association of work-family conflict with socio-demographic characteristics among working
fathers in Malaysia. In this study, the data was obtained from the 2014 Fifth Malaysian Population and Family Survey
(MPFS), which includes 3364 married working men aged 15-59 years with children. Data were analysed with
descriptive statistics and the Chi-Square test of association. Findings showed about 15 per cent of the fathers had
experienced the work-family conflict. The conflict was also found associated with socio-demographic
characteristics, namely strata, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, and educational level. Meanwhile, the state
found to be not a factor that contributed to the work-family conflict among the fathers. In conclusion, it is important
for policymakers and managers to provide supports and initiatives in meeting the needs of working fathers through
family-friendly programs.

409 Insights Into Well-Being of Dual Earner Families in Malaysia: Findings from the
Malaysian Family Well-Being Index Study 2019

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Ahmad Rasyidee ABDUL RAZAK , TEY NAI PENG , Nur Airena Aireen AZMAN
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1 National Population and Family Development Board (NPFDB), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. University of Malaya,
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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13. Others (Education, Wellbeing and Happiness etc.)

Abstract

Traditionally in Malaysia, males are considered as the bread earners of the family while females are the home
makers, but the trend is changing today. With the support and opportunities provided, more female has been
participated in labour market and considered as equal partner in sustaining their family. Even though this situation
is well-thought-out as one of social success, it has also brought up in numerous problems especially of family well-
being. By using the Malaysian Well-Being Index Study 2019 data comprising of 1,415 dual earner parents with
children aged between 3 to 24 years old, this paper analyses the level of well-being and assesses the challenges
faced in sustaining livelihood. The analysis found that the level of well-being among dual earner parents in the
country is at the moderate level. The result of this study also shows that nuclear and high income family are having
better well-being score as compared to their counter-parts. Also, despite of analysing the characteristic and
challenges faced by dual earner families in the country, it is hoped that a better policy interventions recommended,
in relation to work-life balance initiatives, be able to be implemented near future to improve the well-being of these
dual earner families.

1504 Perceived Utility of Having a Child and Family Formation in Contemporary
Japan

Chizu Yoshida

Kanto Gakuin University, Yokohama, Japan

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