Table 6.

Coping strategies and outcomes

Role experiences	Outcomes	Percentage of participants (%)
What strategies helped you cope while dealing with role conflicts?	Delegating tasks to husband or partner a) household responsibilities (e.g., cleaning, laundry, cooking) b) child care responsibilities (e.g., babysitting, homework, transportation, participation in child’s activities)	100
	Delegating tasks to children a) household responsibilities (e.g., cleaning, laundry, cooking) b) child care responsibilities (e.g., homework, transportation, participation in child’s activities)	83
	Eliminating activities or roles (e.g., movies with friends or family, not accompanying family on outings)	100
	Reassessing priorities (e.g., home, school, self)	100
	Redefining personal expectations (e.g., home, school, self)	100
What has been the outcome since applying these coping strategies?	Less stress and fatigue	100
	Personal contentment	83
	Improved family (husband/children) relations and communications	83
	Improved academic standing	75