Work-Life Loyalties: A New Outlook for Dual Career Couples

In today's competitive world, where males and females are considered to be equally responsible and proficient enough to take up the challenges at their respective workplaces, it is inevitable for them to surpass their traditional family roles. The increasing level of education and awareness has enhanced the career aspirations among females in India. It has resulted into the pursuance of simultaneous careers by both the partners. Dual career couples are those couples where both the partners pursue their respective careers and at the same time manage their personal life. This study tries to explore the issues and dilemma encountered by dual career couples while managing their professional and personal life. In the light of literature review, various parameters such as career transitions, role conflict, work life balance, role overload, spousal rivalry etc. have also been considered under this study. The different statistical tools and tests such as ANOVA, t-test etc. have been employed and on the basis of the findings, recommendations/suggestions have been proposed.