Rhythms of Life: Antecedents and Outcomes of Work-Family Balance in Employed Parents.

TLDR

The study examined antecedents and outcomes of a fourfold taxonomy of work‑family balance, distinguishing work‑family versus family‑work directions and conflict versus facilitation effects. The study surveyed full‑time employed parents in India. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the discriminant validity of Frone’s fourfold taxonomy, while moderated regression showed distinct processes for conflict and facilitation, limited gender moderation, and that work‑family facilitation positively related to job satisfaction and organizational commitment.

Abstract

This study examined antecedents and outcomes of a fourfold taxonomy of work-family balance in terms of the direction of influence (work-family vs. family-work) and type of effect (conflict vs. facilitation). Respondents were full-time employed parents in India. Confirmatory factor analysis results provided evidence for the discriminant validity of M. R. Frone's (2003) fourfold taxonomy of work-family balance. Results of moderated regression analysis revealed that different processes underlie the conflict and facilitation components. Furthermore, gender had only a limited moderating influence on the relationships between the antecedents and the components of work-family balance. Last, work-family facilitation was related to the work outcomes of job satisfaction and organizational commitment.