The Association Between Coworker Support and Work-Family Interference: A Test of Work Environment and Burnout as Mediators

Frontiers in Psychology

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Leo R. Norling¹  William J. Chopik¹ 

[1] Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, United States

关键词: coworker support;    work-family interference;    mediation;    burnout;    work environment;    turnover;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00819

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Coworker support has been hypothesized to enhance work-life outcomes. However, the mechanisms underlying this association are unclear. Two studies examined how coworker support predicted work-life outcomes through positive work environment and burnout. It was hypothesized that coworker support enhances work environment, and that better work environment is associated with less burnout; in turn, reduced burnout is associated with less negative work-life interference. In two large studies of working adults (total N = 5,666), we found support for our model – coworker support predicted work-family outcomes and this association was mediated by more positive work environments and reduced burnout. Study 2 was a short-term lagged confirmation of the model. Results are discussed in the context of efforts to improve workplace climate, reduce turnover, and improve workers’ job satisfaction.

【 授权许可】

CC BY