Rhythms of life: antecedents and outcomes of work-family balance in employed parents

J Appl Psychol. 2005 Jan;90(1):132-46. doi: 10.1037/0021-9010.90.1.132.

Abstract

This study examined antecedents and outcomes of a fourfold taxonomy of work-family balance in terms of the direction of influence (work-family vs. family-work) and type of effect (conflict vs. facilitation). Respondents were full-time employed parents in India. Confirmatory factor analysis results provided evidence for the discriminant validity of M. R. Frone's (2003) fourfold taxonomy of work-family balance. Results of moderated regression analysis revealed that different processes underlie the conflict and facilitation components. Furthermore, gender had only a limited moderating influence on the relationships between the antecedents and the components of work-family balance. Last, work-family facilitation was related to the work outcomes of job satisfaction and organizational commitment.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Employment*
  • Factor Analysis, Statistical
  • Family Relations*
  • Female
  • Gender Identity
  • Humans
  • India
  • Job Satisfaction*
  • Male
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Parent-Child Relations
  • Personality
  • Personnel Turnover
  • Quality of Life
  • Workload