Journal article
When family-supportive supervision matters: Relations between multiple sources of support and work–family balance
Journal of vocational behavior, v 80(2), pp 266-275
Apr 2012
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Abstract
This study examines the mechanisms by which family-supportive supervision is related to employee work–family balance. Based on a sample of 170 business professionals, we found that the positive relation between family-supportive supervision and balance was fully mediated by work interference with family (WIF) and partially mediated by family interference with work (FIW) such that having a supportive supervisor was associated with low WIF and FIW which, in turn, were related to high balance. Consistent with an enhancement perspective, the relation between family-supportive supervision and balance was stronger for employees in family-supportive organizational environments than unsupportive environments and was stronger for employees with supportive spouses than unsupportive spouses. We discuss the theoretical implications of the findings and suggest areas for additional research.
► Family-supportive supervision positively related to employees' work–family balance. ► The relation was mediated by employees' work–family conflict. ► The relation was stronger for employees who received support from other sources. ► Supportive organizations and spouses enhance the effect of supervisor support.
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- Title
- When family-supportive supervision matters: Relations between multiple sources of support and work–family balance
- Creators
- Jeffrey H Greenhaus - Department of Management, Drexel University, USAJonathan C Ziegert - Department of Management, Drexel University, USATammy D Allen - Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, USA
- Publication Details
- Journal of vocational behavior, v 80(2), pp 266-275
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Management
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000301687500004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84857782739
- Other Identifier
- 991014878573504721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Applied