The Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Family Function: A study in Thai pharmacists working in pharmaceutical companies

Job satisfaction is a key factor in organizational behaviour and human resource management (HRM), yet some influencing factors remain underexplored. While psychological well-being and job burnout have been linked to family function, little is known about the direct relationship between job satisfaction and family function. This study investigates the relationship, focusing on affective aspects, using a cross-sectional analytic design and self-reported data. Job satisfaction and family function were measured using the Brief Index of Affective Job Satisfaction (BIAJS) and Family APGAR scores, respectively. Data were collected online from 156 participants, a highly educated group. The average BIAJS score was 3.58 (out of 5), while the Family APGAR score averaged 13.91 (out of 20). A weakly-positive correlation was found between job satisfaction and family function (r = 0.301; p < 0.01), but no significant correlations between individual facets were observed. Subgroup analysis showed no demographic or job-related factors significantly influenced the correlation. Interestingly, subjects with dysfunctional families exhibited negative correlations between job satisfaction and family function. These findings highlight the subtle relationship between job satisfaction and family function, providing insights for HRM and organizational behaviour. Future studies should further investigate this relationship to deepen understanding and inform practice.