Work-family conflict : the moderating effects of same-sex or mixed-sex relationships and gender on predictors and outcomes

Type of content
Theses / Dissertations
Publisher's DOI/URI
Thesis discipline
Psychology
Degree name
Master of Science
Publisher
University of Canterbury
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Language
English
Date
2018
Authors
Anderson, Hadley J.
Abstract

Despite ample research into work-family conflict and increased focus on employee social diversity within organisations, no research has examined whether differences in relationship composition have an impact on experiences of work-family conflict. The current study aims to provide exploratory research into whether differences exist between same-sex and mixed-sex relationships in regards to experiences of work-family conflict and satisfaction with work-family balance. 135 participants completed the survey, of which 31 identified as being in a same-sex relationship. Data was analysed utilising a regression model with a moderated moderator. Results found a statistically significant three-way interaction of relationship composition and gender moderating the relationship between instrumental family support and work-to-family conflict, and a conditional moderation of gender for same-sex relationships between emotional family support and family-to-work conflict. These results have theoretical implications for understanding how relationship composition can alter experiences of work-family conflict and may be applied to better inform organisational practices. Future research should aim to expand on this line of study into same-sex relationships and the workplace to tease apart influences of contextual factors, as well as unique stigma-based stressors.

Description
Citation
Keywords
Ngā upoko tukutuku/Māori subject headings
ANZSRC fields of research
Rights
All Rights Reserved