Antecedents and Outcomes of Work-Family Conflict: Toward a Motivational Model

The purpose of the present study was to propose and test a model of work-family conflict based on Self-Determination Theory and the Hierarchical Model of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation. The model posits that positive interpersonal factors both at work (i.e., one’s employer) and at home (e.g., on...

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Published in:Personality & social psychology bulletin 2001-02, Vol.27 (2), p.176-186
Main Authors: Senécal, Caroline, Vallerand, Robert J., Guay, Frédéric
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Family Relations
Family Work Relationship
Gender differences
Home Environment
Motivation
Selfdetermination
Sex Differences
Social Conflict
Superior Subordinate Relationship
Work-Family conflict
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Summary:The purpose of the present study was to propose and test a model of work-family conflict based on Self-Determination Theory and the Hierarchical Model of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation. The model posits that positive interpersonal factors both at work (i.e., one’s employer) and at home (e.g., one’s spouse) influence work and family motivation. Moreover, the model proposes that low levels of self-determined family and work motivation both contribute to family alienation, which in turn influences the experience of work-family conflict. Finally, work-family conflict leads to feelings of emotional exhaustion. Results from structural equation modeling supported the model. Although the model was supported for both men and women, some sex differences were uncovered at the mean level. Theoretical implications of the findings are discussed.
ISSN:0146-1672
1552-7433
DOI:10.1177/0146167201272004