Work-nonwork conflict: an urgent situation for Brazilian women

Purpose Going further on a broad understanding of nonwork besides family, this study aims to analyze differences between women and men considering work-nonwork conflict (WNWC) in the Brazilian context, investigating time spent eight dimensions more affected. Design/methodology/approach The was quantitative descriptive. A survey conducted, based validated WNWC scale. sample consisted 338 professionals working Brazil. Data analysis conducted through descriptive statistics variance. Findings Compared men, declare higher levels dimensions, present greater stress-based conflicts collective have marriage or no children associated with WNWC. Research limitations/implications highlights need include aspects into career management studies influence organizational practices individual choices. main limitation is non-probabilistic (results not generalizable). Practical implications Know about will help organizations improve lives by creating cultural environment preserve women’s men’s times. It may also people choose places work for, matching their needs. Social reinforces demands from new family arrangements, couples dual-career an aging society: must prepare workers that want dedicate other interests children. Originality/value goes understand how it affect differently women.