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The purpose of this study is to resolve the factors that affect happiness levels and l Considering the increasing importance of maintaining and developing the careers of working mothers, this study sought to analyze the effect of the meaning of work (MOW) and child-based self-worth (CBSW) on the work–family interface and career commitment. This is the first exploratory study to examine MOW and CBSW as resources for working mothers. For 10 days, starting August 18, 2020, 309 working mothers were asked to complete a questionnaire commissioned by a professional research institute, and 250 valid samples were then analyzed. The analysis found, first, that MOW had statistically significant positive effects on work–family enrichment and family–work enrichment and a negative effect on work–family conflict. Second, CBSW had a positive effect on work–family and family–work conflicts. Third, work–family enrichment had a positive effect on career commitment, while work–family conflict had a negative effect on career commitment. Finally, the mediation effects of the three paths were determined: MOW→work–family enrichment→career commitment; MOW→family–work enrichment→career commitment; CBSW→work–family conflict→career commitment. These results suggest that, to better manage the career commitment of working mothers, attention should be paid to the MOW, CBSW, and work–family interface.