Comparative perspectives on work-family relation and gender roles in romanian context

The aim of the present study targeted to explore specific perceptions of Romanian respondents, based on gender approach, focusing on different facets of the work-family relation. The methodology comprised a survey procedure on three major dimensions - work-family conflict, work- family facilitation and role stress, collecting data from 160 participants, evenly distributed from a gender criterion. Data showed different tendencies concerning the perceptions of individuals, based on the gender category, on the work-family conflict theme, the role stress view and the gender role ideology. In conclusion, results explored new stances of present-day social functioning and resource allocation towards work or family sector, depending on gender.