Description

Work-Family Conflict (WFC) and Family-Work Conflict (FWC) refer to conflicts that arise when the demands of work and family interact in ways that create stress and constraints in a person’s life. Work-Family Conflict occurs when work demands negatively impact family life, while Family-Work Conflict happens when family responsibilities affect work performance and work conditions.

Objectives

The primary goal of analyzing data related to WFC and FWC is to understand how these conflicts between work and family affect individuals’ well-being and performance at both personal and professional levels. This includes:

Examining the causes leading to WFC and FWC.

Assessing the consequences of these conflicts on health, well-being, and job performance.

Identifying strategies and interventions that can reduce or manage these conflicts.

Measurement

Measurement of WFC and FWC involves evaluating and quantifying the extent of these conflicts. Typically, this includes:

Using validated questionnaires and scales to assess levels of WFC and FWC.

Statistical analysis of data to detect patterns and trends.

Comparing with normative values to gauge the intensity of conflicts.

References

The literature on WFC and FWC is extensive and covers various aspects of the research. Some key sources include:

Greenhaus, J.H., & Beutell, N.J. (1985). “Sources of conflict between work and family roles.” Academy of Management Review, 10(1), 76-88.

The pioneering paper that analyzed the primary sources of work-family conflict.

Kahn, R.L., Wolfe, D.M., Quinn, R.P., Snoek, J.D., & Rosenthal, R.A. (1964). “Organizational Stress: Studies in Role Conflict and Ambiguity.”

A classic study exploring organizational stress and role conflicts.

Allen, T.D., Herst, D.E.L., Bruck, C.S., & Sutton, M. (2000). “Consequences associated with work-to-family conflict: A review and agenda for future research.” Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 5(2), 278-308.

A review of the consequences of WFC and recommendations for future research.

Carlson, D.S., Kacmar, K.M., & Williams, L.J. (2000). “The relation between three forms of work-family conflict and job-related outcomes.” Journal of Vocational Behavior, 56(2), 251-276.

A study examining the relationship between different forms of WFC and job-related outcomes.

Eby, L.T., Casper, W.J., Lockwood, A., Bordeaux, C., & Brinley, A. (2005). “Work and family research in IO/OB: Content analysis and review of the literature (1980–2002).” Journal of Vocational Behavior, 66(1), 124-197.

An analysis of the literature on work and family research in industrial-organizational psychology and organizational behavior.