A cross-cultural test of the work-family interface in 48 countries

This study test a cross-cultural model of the work-family interface. Using multigroup structural equation modeling with IBM survey responses from 48 countries (N = 25,380), results show that the same work-family interface model that fits the data globally also fits the data in a four-group model com...

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Published in:Journal of marriage and family 2004-12, Vol.66 (5), p.1300-1316
Main Authors: Jeffrey Hill, E., Yang, Chongming, Hawkins, Alan J., Ferris, Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children
Coefficients
Conflict
Cross cultural studies
cross-cultural
Cross-cultural analysis
Crosscultural Analysis
Cultural groups
Culture Fair Tests
Employment
Families & family life
Family Conflict
Family Involvement
Family relations
Family studies
Family Work Relationship
Females
Flexible hours of work
Gender differences
job flexibility
Job Satisfaction
Laptop Computers
Males
Men
Modeling
Older Adults
Role Conflict
Structural Equation Models
Travel
Work and Family
Work life balance
work-family conflict
work-family fit
Workloads
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Summary:This study test a cross-cultural model of the work-family interface. Using multigroup structural equation modeling with IBM survey responses from 48 countries (N = 25,380), results show that the same work-family interface model that fits the data globally also fits the data in a four-group model composed of culturally related groups of countries, as well as a two-group gender model. This supports a transportable rather than a culturally specific or gender-specific work-family interface model: notably, job flexibility related to reduced work-family conflict, reduced family-work conflict, and enhanced work-family fit. Work-family fit related to increased job satisfaction. Findings suggest that investment by multinational companies in job flexibility initiatives may represent a dual-agenda way to benefit men, women, and businesses in diverse cultures.
ISSN:0022-2445
1741-3737
DOI:10.1111/j.0022-2445.2004.00094.x