Abstract
Little is known in South Africa about how the work role impacts the quality of life of black female millennials. The objective of the study was to explore the relative impact of different factors in the work role that have an enhancing or inhibiting effect on quality of life. The study was approached from a qualitative, case study perspective, where eight participants were interviewed by means of semi-structured interviews. The participants were South African, black female millennials and had at least five years’ work-related experience, from various knowledge environments in Gauteng. It was found that all participants had aspects of their work role that impacted their quality of life, whether it was in an enhancing or inhibiting way. The specific themes that arose were those of work-home interface, relationships, growth and development, leadership, remuneration, legacy and personal mastery. The study adds to the existing body of knowledge of QOL and assists organisations in developing interventions to enhance QOL in work.
M.Phil. (Industrial Psychology)