Work Role Commitment and Interference of Work with Family Among Asian and White Americans: A Self-Verification Perspective

Based on a sample of 168 Asian Americans and 248 White Americans, we found that Asian Americans were more prone to experience interference of work with family life when they were highly committed to their work role compared to White Americans. This difference was more pronounced for Asian Americans...

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Published in:The American behavioral scientist (Beverly Hills) 2024-02
Main Authors: Hsu, Yu-Shan, Dimitrova, Mihaela, Shaffer, Margaret A., Miller, Gloria J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Based on a sample of 168 Asian Americans and 248 White Americans, we found that Asian Americans were more prone to experience interference of work with family life when they were highly committed to their work role compared to White Americans. This difference was more pronounced for Asian Americans with low self-esteem, whereas there were no differences between the ethnic groups for those with high self-esteem. In sum, we find that examining the level of commitment of Asian Americans to a work role is insufficient for understanding how their work interferes with family life. Our findings reflect that, for Asian Americans, their cultural values, traditions, and heritage also play a significant role, especially for those individuals with low self-esteem. The article also addresses practical implications and future directions for research.
ISSN:0002-7642
1552-3381
DOI:10.1177/00027642241231312