FAMILY ROLES AND CAREER PRIORITIES AS PREDICTORS OF FAMILY WELL-BEING.

This study explores the impact of career aspirations and family roles on family satisfaction, well-being, and psychological health. Conducted in two phases, the research initially selected 30 couples, with inclusion criteria based on career development, aspirations, and family life. "Distribution of Family Roles", "Career Anchors", "Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire" methods were used for determining the key family roles, carier priorities and family satisfaction. The study found significant differences in career priorities between men and women, with men focusing more on entrepreneurship, challenge, and autonomy, while women emphasized career-family integration, service-oriented roles, and stability. Gendered family roles were also identified, with women primarily managing the household and childrearing responsibilities, and men focusing on financial provision and leisure organization. Correlation analyses revealed that professional competence, job stability, and career integration positively influenced family well-being, while entrepreneurship and family subculture organization showed an inverse relationship. Moreover, marital satisfaction was positively correlated with career satisfaction and family role fulfillment, with a particular emphasis on emotional climate and material security within the family. These findings suggest that family dynamics are influenced by a complex interplay between career aspirations and family responsibilities, underscoring the importance of balance for maintaining family well-being and psychological health.