The impact of work-family conflict on the mental health of female employees in the financial sector of China: a cross-sectional study.

Mental health among female financial employees is a critical occupational concern, yet the role of work-family conflict in this high-pressure field remains underexplored. This study assesses the mental health status of 2,342 female employees in China's financial sector and examines the specific impact of work-family conflict. Participants completed the Patient Health Questionnaire, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, Insomnia Severity Index, and Perceived Stress Scale, while work-family conflict was measured with the Work-Family Conflict Scale. Results revealed elevated prevalence rates: depression (74.64%), anxiety (66.78%), insomnia (53.33%), and perceived stress (73.40%). Multivariate regression identified work-family conflict as a significant predictor of poorer mental health. This association persisted after controlling for demographic and occupational variables. The findings highlight work-family conflict as a key occupational risk factor. Implementing structured organizational measures, such as flexible work arrangements, is recommended to safeguard the wellbeing of this workforce.