Dual sources of support for dual roles: how mentoring and work-family culture influence work-family conflict and job attitudes

This study examines the influence of mentoring support and perceptions of a supportive work-family culture on the level of work-family conflict (WFC), job satisfaction and affective commitment reported by employees in a Fortune 100 professional services organization. Main effects and interaction eff...

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Published in:International journal of human resource management 2013-04, Vol.24 (7), p.1435-1453
Main Authors: de Janasz, Suzanne, Behson, Scott J., Jonsen, Karsten, Lankau, Melenie J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
affective commitment
Attitudes
Commitments
Corporate culture
Employee attitude
Family life
Job satisfaction
mentoring
Mentoring programs
Personnel management
Studies
Work life balance
work-family conflict
work-family culture
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Summary:This study examines the influence of mentoring support and perceptions of a supportive work-family culture on the level of work-family conflict (WFC), job satisfaction and affective commitment reported by employees in a Fortune 100 professional services organization. Main effects and interaction effects between mentoring and work-family culture were explored. Results indicate that the presence of a mentor is significantly related to affective commitment while a supportive work-family culture was associated with less WFC - both family interference with work and work interference with family - and greater job satisfaction and affective commitment. For both job satisfaction and affective commitment, there is an interaction effect that suggests a synergy between direct and contextual support. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
ISSN:0958-5192
1466-4399
DOI:10.1080/09585192.2012.709187