scholarly journals Relationship Between Work-Family Conflict and Perceived Organizational Support Among Nurses of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 137-146
Author(s):  
Boshra Ebrahimi ◽  
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Obeidollah Faraji ◽  
Bijan Nouri ◽  
Sina Valiee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Support ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Work Family

Background: Due to the importance of work-family conflict, it is necessary to find its relationship with organizational variables like perceived organizational support. The present study investigated the relationship between work-family conflict and perceived organizational support in nurses of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences. Materials & Methods: The present study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 300 nurses working at educational hospitals of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. A three-part questionnaire including demographic information, Carlson’s family-work conflict, and perceived organizational support of Eisenberg was used. Descriptive statistics and analytical statistical tests (Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis) and Spearman correlation coefficient were used. Results: The majority of the participants were female (64.2%) and married (55.9%). Work-family conflict was slightly higher than the mean. The dimensions of time-based work-family conflict (10.79±2.95) and strain-based work-family conflict (10.66±2.72) had the highest scores compared to other dimensions of work-family conflicts. Perceived organizational support was less than mean and there was a negative correlation between work-family conflict and perceived organizational support (r=-0.21, P=0.001). Conclusion: The present study showed the importance of paying attention to reducing workfamily conflict by increasing perceived organizational support. Therefore, reducing the dimensions of work-family conflict is necessary and organizational managers should increase organizational support for nurses and thus reduce the conflict between nurses and family work.

scholarly journals The Comorbidity of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Depression: Associations with Working Conditions Among Hospital Nurses

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (7) ◽  
pp. 346-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Zhang ◽  
Mazen ElGhaziri ◽  
Sarah Nasuti ◽  
Jeanne F. Duffy
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Work Family

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading cause of pain and disability among nurses and are frequently accompanied by depression. However, the association between the comorbidity of MSDs and depression and working conditions has not been studied, which was the aim of this study. Methods: In 2015, all nurses ( n = 1,102) employed at a community hospital in the Northeast United States were invited to participate in this cross-sectional study. A survey was distributed in which participants were asked to report on MSDs, depressive symptoms, as well as subjective working conditions assessed including physical demands, psychological demands, decision authority, social support, and work–family conflict. Findings: 397 nurses responded (36%), and the prevalence of the comorbidity of MSDs and depression was 14.5%. Poisson regression (PR) models suggested that work–family conflict was associated with increased risk of the comorbidity (PR = 2.18; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.33–3.58), as was 8-hour night shift (PR = 2.77; 95% CI = [1.22, 6.31]) or 12-hour day shift (PR = 2.20; 95% CI = [1.07, 4.50]). Other working conditions were not directly associated with the comorbidity. Conclusions/Application to Practice: The comorbidity of MSDs and depression is prevalent among hospital nurses, and work–family conflict and working night shift or longer shifts were significantly associated with this. Effective workplace programs are needed to address nurses’ working conditions to reduce their work–family conflict, thereby improving their musculoskeletal and mental health.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEALTHY LIFE STYLE AND WORK-RELATED FACTORS AMONG CALL CENTER WORKERS / SKAMBUČIŲ CENTRO DARBUOTOJŲ SVEIKATAI PALANKAUS GYVENIMO BŪDO IR ORGANIZACINIŲ DARBO VEIKSNIŲ RYŠYS

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-319
Author(s):  
Loreta Gustainienė ◽  
Aistė Pranckevičienė ◽  
Vita Briedaitytė
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Decision Latitude ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Family

Health-related issues are becoming very popular both in the broad spheres of the society and in organizations. Taking care of employee health helps the employer with maintaining and improving organizational effectiveness. The aim of the study was to identify and assess the relationship between the Five-Factor Wellness Model and work-related factors such as interpersonal conflicts, organizational constraints, workload, work-family conflict, decision latitude, transformational leadership, psychological job characteristics and perceived organizational support. The subjects of the study were 177 employees of a call center. Healthy lifestyle was measured applying a Five-Factor Wellness questionnaire (Myers, Sweeney 2005b). Physical symptoms, interpersonal conflicts, organizational constraints and workload were measured using respective scales designed by Spector and Jex (2007). Decision latitude was measured employing Karasek (1985) questionnaire. Work-family conflict was measured referring to a subscale of negative work-home interaction (Geurts et al. 2005). A transformational leadership style was measured using General Scale of transformational leadership (Carless et al. 2000). Perceived organizational support was measured using a short version of Perceived Organizational Support scale (Eisenberger et al. 1986). Research findings show that healthy lifestyle as measured by the Five-Factor Wellness Model was predicted by lower work-family conflict, whereas physical symptoms - by marked work-family conflict, decision latitude and gender (female). Santrauka Šiuolaikinėse organizacijose ir visuomenėje sveikatai palankaus gyvenimo būdo tema yra dažnai aptariama. Darbuotojų sveikata (sveikatingumu) organizacijos rūpinasi, siekdamos kelti darbuotojų gerovę ir savo organizacijos efektyvumą ir produktyvumą. Tam reikia žinoti, kokie veiksniai organizacijoje skatina ar trukdo sveikatai palankaus gyvenimo būdo realizavimą. Tyrimo tikslas buvo įvertinti ir nustatyti sveikatai palankaus gyvenimo būdo (pagal penkių faktorių sveikatingumo modelį, Myers, Sweeney 2005b) sąsajas su organizaciniais veiksniais: tarpasmeniniais konfliktais, organizaciniais trikdžiais, dideliu darbo krūviu, darbo ir šeimos konfliktu, sprendimų priėmimo laisve, transformaciniu vadovavimu ir suvokiamu organizacijos palaikymu.Tyrime dalyvavo 177 skambučių centro darbuotojai. Sveikatai palankus gyvenimo būdas buvo nustatomas pagal penkių faktorių sveikatingumo klausimyną (Myers, Sweeney 2005b), fiziniai simptomai buvo nustatomi pagal Spector ir Jex (1997) skalę, susidedančią iš 18 simptomų. Tarpasmeniniai konfliktai, organizaciniai trikdžiai, kiekybinis darbo krūvis buvo vertinami pagal atitinkamus kitus Spector ir Jex (1997) klausimynus. Sprendimų laisvei vertinti buvo naudojamas Karasek (1985) klausimynas. Transformaciniam vadovavimo stiliui tirti naudota bendroji transformacinės lyderystės skalė, sudaryta Carless ir bendradarbių (2000). Darbo ir šeimos konfliktams vertinti pasitelkta neigiama darbo ir namų sąveikos subskalė (Geurts et al, 2005). Suvokiamas organizacijos palaikymas buvo vertinamas sutrumpinta suvokiamo organizacijos palaikymo skale (Eisenberger et al. 1986). Gauti rezultatai rodo, kad sveikatai palankų gyvenimo būdą (pagal penkių faktorių sveikatingumo modelį) prognozuoja mažesnis darbo ir šeimos vaidmenų konfliktas bei didesnis darbo krūvis. Fizinę simptomatiką rodo stipresnis darbo ir šeimos vaidmenų konfliktas, didesnis suvokiamas organizacijos palaikymas ir moteriška lytis.

Struggling for balance amid turbulence on international assignments: work–family conflict, support and commitment

2001 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret A. Shaffer ◽  
David A. Harrison ◽  
K. Matthew Gilley ◽  
Dora M. Luk
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Support ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
International Assignments ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Intentions To Quit ◽  
Work Family ◽  
The Impact

Using human capital theory, we develop hypotheses about the impact of perceived organizational support and two forms of work–family conflict on the psychological withdrawal of expatriates. We also consider the exacerbating effects of commitment to either domain. To test these hypotheses, we collected multisource data from 324 expatriates in 46 countries. Results indicate that perceived organizational support and the interplay between work and family domains have direct and unique influences on expatriates’ intentions to quit.

Comparing the situation and person-based predictors of work–family conflict among married working professionals in India

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 479-495
Author(s):  
Rupashree Baral
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Support ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Family

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the situation (presence of young children, working hours, social and organizational support) and person-based factors (core self-evaluations) that influence work-family conflict (both work-to-family conflict (WFC) and family-to-work conflict (FWC)) and to examine the relative power of situational factors vs person-based factors in predicting work-family conflict. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 367 married working professionals from eight organizations in the manufacturing and services sector in India. Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to test the hypotheses. Usefulness analysis was performed to reveal the unique contribution of the dispositional variables over the situational variables in predicting the variance in work-family conflict. Findings Personality factors accounted for more variance in FWC than in WFC, and situational factors accounted for more variance in WFC than in FWC. Research limitations/implications Given the limitations associated with a cross-sectional design, caution is needed concerning the inferences drawn. Only a few variables are considered to assess the characteristics of the context. Practical implications Organizations should not view the resolution of work-family conflict as the sole responsibility of an individual because of the demonstrated influence of both dispositional and contextual factors on the presence or absence of such conflict. While individuals may strive to have better self-management skills and stay positive in adverse situations, employers may assist them in dealing with work-family demands by introducing need-based support. Originality/value The relative importance of situation-based and person-based variables in predicting work-family conflict has rarely been examined on a managerial sample in India. Research on personality-based antecedents of work-home interference is also in its infancy. A better understanding of the factors as they relate to both directions of work-family conflict may help to identify suitable approaches to managing conflict.

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