The differential effects of role stress experienced by women were exam
ined in terms of commitment to the organization, overall job satisfaction,
satisfaction with specific aspects of the job, and personal-life satisfac
tion. Role stress was significantly and negatively related to organiza
tional commitment; overall job satisfaction; satisfaction with pay, work,
co-workers, and supervision; and personal-life satisfaction. The t-tests
analysis revealed significant mean differences between high and low
role-stress groups on organizational commitment, overall job satisfac
tion, and satisfaction with extrinsic aspects of the job. The results are
discussed in terms of their implications for role management in the
integration of women into modern work organizations.
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