Work Life Balance for Working Mothers Who Have Children with Special Needs

Abstract

Introduction: Career and family are two important things for adults that are inseparable from each other. People in a relationship in particular need to find a balance, whether they like it or not, to avoid conflicts of interest between work and family. Objective: This study aims to describe work-life balance in working mothers who have children with special needs. Method: This research wants to find out more about work-life balance in working mothers who also care for children with special needs. This study used a qualitative research method with an intrinsic case study approach and involved two participants. The data collection process was carried out through interviews using credibility techniques, namely member checking. Result and Discussion: The results of this study found that the factors that motivated Mrs. LS and Mrs. LL to continue working were because they had the support of their husbands, family, and people around the environment. Conclusion: Mrs LS and Mrs LL both realize that it is not easy to live a working life while caring for a child with special needs, but all of that can feel a little easier because there is support from her husband and family in terms of taking care of the house and children's needs.