INFLUENCE OF FAMILY CLIMATE ON WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT AMONG FILIPINO EDUCATORS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF PERSONAL MINDFULNESS

ABSTRACT: This study examined the relationship between family climate and work-family conflict and explored the role of mindfulness as a mediating variable. A quantitative correlational design was employed, involving 250 full-time educators from public and private institutions in Davao City, selected through purposive sampling. Data were gathered using adapted and validated survey instruments measuring family climate, work– family conflict, and mindfulness. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, multiple regression, and mediation analysis. Findings revealed high levels of family climate and mindfulness, while work–family conflict was moderate. Family climate significantly predicted mindfulness; however, neither family climate nor mindfulness significantly predicted work–family conflict. Moreover, mindfulness did not mediate the relationship between family climate and work–family conflict. These findings suggest that work–family conflict among educators is more influenced by organizational and structural demands than by individual or family- level factors. The study highlights the importance of institutional support and familyfriendly policies in promoting educator well-being.

KEYWORDS : family climate, Filipino educators, mindfulness, social work, well-being, work-family conflict