Title
A study of work-family enrichment among Chinese employees : the mediating role between work support and job satisfaction
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Applied Psychology: An International Review
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Volume
63
Issue
1
First Page
130
Last Page
150
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Abstract
This study adopted social exchange theory to investigate whether work-to-family enrichment functioned as a mediator between work support (supervisor support, co-worker support, and organisational support) and job satisfaction among 543 employees in two cities in China. A series of confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) supported a 10-item Work Support Scale measuring supervisor support, co-worker support, and organisational support. Structural equation modelling (SEM) results showed that work-to-family enrichment fully mediated the association of supervisor support and organisational support with job satisfaction. Based on multiple group comparisons, the proposed model fit both genders and family types (single living with extended family vs. married living with family members). The critical ratios for parameter differences indicated that the relationship between work-to-family enrichment and job satisfaction was significantly stronger for females than for males. The implications of findings and directions for future research on work–family enrichment are discussed in the paper.
DOI
10.1111/j.1464-0597.2012.00519.x
Print ISSN
0269994X
E-ISSN
14640597
Publisher Statement
Copyright © 2012 International Association of Applied Psychology
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Tang, S. W., Siu, O. L., & Cheung, F. (2014). A study of work-family enrichment among chinese employees: The mediating role between work support and job satisfaction. Applied Psychology, 63(1), 130-150. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-0597.2012.00519.x
