The Relationship Between Organizational Support, Work-Family Conflict, and the Job-Life Satisfaction of University Coaches

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between organizational support, work-family conflict, and job and life satisfaction among coaches. Data from collegiate head coaches with families (N = 253) were gathered through a mailed questionnaire. Results from a series of covariance structure models indicated that a partially mediated model was the best fitting model, χ² = (255, N = 253) 461.20, p < .001; root mean error of approximation = .05; comparative fit index = .95; parsimonious normed fit index = .71. In partial support of the study hypotheses, the results supported full mediation of the direct effect from organizational support to life satisfaction. Work-family conflict partially mediated the relationship between organizational support and job satisfaction. Job satisfaction partially mediated the effect of organizational support and work-family conflict to life satisfaction.

Key words:

• intercollegiate coaching
• organizational behavior
• work-family balance

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Marlene A. Dixon

Please address all correspondence concerning this article to Marlene A. Dixon, Sport Management Program, The University of Texas at Austin, 222 Bellmont Hall, Austin, TX 78712