Abstract
This Study focused on the influence of professional roles of dual career
women on their traditional roles in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of
Rivers State. Specifically, the study determined ways dual career women
influence their family finance and standard of living, as well as, ways dual
career women can effectively cope with their multiple roles without conflict
in their homes. The study was a survey design. The population was made up
of working mothers in public and private sector. A multi-stage and non –
proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to select 300
working mothers. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Data obtained
were analyzed using means. Finding revealed that working mothers engage
in formal employment in order to increase their family standard of living
and economic status. Although their dual role has been stressful and
challenging, majority of the respondents agreed that they do not neglect their
traditional roles. Ten ways of performing dual roles without conflict were
identified. Base on this recommendations were made.