Work–family conflict is a concept in psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, and occupational health psychology that studies how competing demands between work and family responsibilities create tension and measurably impact mental health, productivity, and family dynamics. The concept emerged as industrialization shifted paid work out of the household, reshaping expectations at the work-life interface. Work–family conflict has been associated with increased occupational burnout, job stress, poorer health, and diminished organizational commitment and job performance.
