Complex sentence: There is research suggesting that women were able to function on a part-time professional schedule compared to others working full time while still engaging in external family activities and that a flexible work arrangement allows for the achievement of a healthy work and family balance.
Split into simpler sentences: There is research suggesting that women were able to function on a part-time professional schedule compared to others who worked full time while still engaged in external family activities. The research also suggest flexible work arrangement allow for the achievement of a healthy work and family balance.