The subjective wellbeing of Black self-employed women in South Africa: the role of multiple role strain.
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2018
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Abstract
A woman’s ability to balance multiple life roles is related to her physical and mental
wellbeing, her career performance and success. Through the theoretical framework
of Spillover theory, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore self-employed
women’s conceptualisation and experiences of multiple role strain and its role in
subjective wellbeing. The study consisted of interviews with 10 self-employed black
women in various industries as there is limited research regarding the subjective
wellbeing of this demographic group. Thematic analysis showed that while being at
the helm of their organisations, they still bore the primary responsibility of caring for
and nurturing their families. Central themes from the study were the perceptions of
subjective wellbeing and multiple role strain, the roles performed, experiences of
conflict, ability to cope, support structures and self-reliance as well as feelings of guilt.
The study contributes to the limited knowledge available on the subjective wellbeing
of black South African self-employed women, it also provides a unique cultural
perspective to the understanding of multiple role strain and subjective wellbeing.
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Masters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2018.