Interaction of Core Self-Evaluations and Perceived Organizational Support on Work-to-Family Enrichment

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this article was to offer an empirical test of J. H. Greenhaus and G. N. Powell's (2006) model of work–family enrichment by examining dispositional (i.e., core self-evaluations; CSEs) and situational (i.e., perceived organizational support; POS) factors associated with work-to-family enrichment (WFE) and whether these variables interact in predicting WFE. In a survey of 220 employed adults, our hierarchical regression analysis revealed that in highly supportive work environments, individuals reported high WFE regardless of CSE. However, when POS was low, individuals high in CSEs reported higher WFE than those low in CSEs, in support of conservation of resources theory (S. E. Hobfoll, 2002). Implications for research and practice are discussed.

Keywords:

• core self-evaluation
• employee attitudes
• perceived organizational support
• personality
• work–family enrichment