Family Function and Job Satisfaction: Insights from Two Empirical Studies Using Family APGAR and BIAJS

This book examines the relationship between family function and job satisfaction through the lens of two independent empirical studies conducted in Thailand, offering an evidence-based perspective on how psychosocial conditions at home may influence employees' experiences in the workplace.

Drawing on two validated instruments-Family APGAR and the Brief Index of Affective Job Satisfaction (BIAJS)-the author presents findings from a community-based survey and a cross-sectional study among Thai pharmacists. These studies demonstrate how family dynamics can be effectively assessed and meaningfully linked to affective dimensions of job satisfaction in applied, non-clinical settings.

Designed for scholars, HR professionals, social scientists, healthcare providers, and organizational leaders, this volume bridges the fields of occupational psychology and family studies. It encourages a more integrated understanding of personal and professional life and lays the groundwork for further research and practical application in employee well-being, work-life balance, and psychosocial health.