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Understanding work-to-family conflict: the role of organization and supervisor support for work-life issues

Melissa A Warner University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Peter A Hausdorf University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Pages 130-145 | Published online: 18 Jul 2012
 
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Abstract

This study examined organization and supervisor support for work-life issues in the reduction of work-to-family conflict and its subsequent outcomes. Specifically, these sources of support were explored as antecedents, mediators and moderators in relation to work-to-family conflict and satisfaction. Observed variable path analysis was used with a sample of 207 health care workers to determine the specific relationship between organization and supervisor support for work-life issues, perceived work overload, job control, work-to-family conflict and satisfaction outcomes. Overall, results supported a complex relationship between organization and supervisor support for work-life issues and work-to-family conflict, which reflected both direct and partially mediated paths through work overload and job control. Implications for future research and practice in addressing work-to-family conflict are discussed.

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