Work-family conflict and couple relationship quality: A meta-analytic study.

Keywords

Work–family conflict, Work-to-family conflict, Marital satisfaction, Relationship quality Meta-analysis

Abstract

This study examined the association between work–family conflict and couple relationship quality. We conducted a meta-analytic review of 49 samples from 33 papers published between 1986 and 2014. The results indicated that there was a significant negative relationship between work–family conflict and couple relationship quality (r = −.19, k = 49). Several moderators were included in this analysis: gender, region, parental status, dual-earner status, and the measures used for work–family conflict and marital quality variables. The strength of the relationship varied based on the region of the sample—samples from Europe and Asia had a significantly weaker relationship between work–family conflict and relationship quality than those from North America. In addition, the relationship was significantly weaker in samples of dual-earner couples and when non-standardized scales were used. Implications of the results and directions for future research are suggested.

Original Publication Citation

Fellows, K.J., Chiu, H.-Y., Hill, E. J. , & Hawkins, A. J. (2016) Work-family conflict and couple relationship quality: A meta-analytic study. Journal of Family and Economic Issues. 37(4), 509-518. doi: 10.1007/s10834-015-9450-7.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2016-12

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/5113

Publisher

Journal of Family and Economic Issues

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Family Life

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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