Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Practice Test

What is a potential outcome of work-life conflict for the individual?

1. Enhanced job performance

2. Increased stress and dissatisfaction

3. Improved time management skills

4. Greater social connections

The correct answer is: Increased stress and dissatisfaction

In the context of work-life conflict, increased stress and dissatisfaction can significantly impact an individual's overall well-being. When a person struggles to balance the demands of work and personal life, they may experience heightened levels of stress. This stress can result from feelings of being overwhelmed, leading to frustration, fatigue, and ultimately dissatisfaction with both their job and personal life. Employees facing such conflict often report a reduction in their quality of life, adversely affecting their mental health and emotional stability. This outcome underscores the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance to promote overall happiness and productivity. While individuals can develop better time management skills or improve social connections as coping mechanisms, these outcomes are generally not immediate results of work-life conflict. Instead, the primary consequence tends to be the negative impact on psychological well-being, such as increased stress and dissatisfaction.