Work–Family Conflict and Its Sustainability Implications among Married Immigrants Working in the USA

Neena Gopalan (), Nicholas J. Beutell, Joseph G. Grzywacz, Wendy Middlemiss, Srikant Manchiraju and Sapna Srivastava
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Neena Gopalan: School of Business, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA 92373, USA
Nicholas J. Beutell: LaPenta School of Business, Iona University, New Rochelle, NY 10804, USA
Joseph G. Grzywacz: College of Health and Human Sciences, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA 95192, USA
Wendy Middlemiss: College of Education, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76205, USA
Srikant Manchiraju: Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA
Sapna Srivastava: Department of Family and Child Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 19, 1-17

Abstract: There is a paucity of research on the work and family dynamics of immigrants who arrive in the U.S. on visas. Work–family conflict among immigrants is a sustainability issue because it affects social cohesion, economic vitality, and the overall wellbeing of communities. This study examined work–family conflicts and work–life support among married immigrants ( n = 182) born abroad but currently holding permanent resident status (also known as ‘green card holders’) in the U.S. Specifically, we examined how work variables (job intensity and work–life support) may either lead to or reduce job burnout, how burnout may be related to work–family conflict, and how these variables influence marital agreement, marital happiness, and job satisfaction. The results suggested that, in general, job factors had direct as well as indirect impacts through burnout, on both work and family outcomes. Job burnout moderated the relationship between work interfering with family and marital agreement. Martial agreement was significantly predicted by multiple variables. Suggestions for future research on this understudied population are offered along with practical and theoretical contributions related to the sustainability of immigrants, their families, and society.

Keywords: immigrants; sustainable immigration; work interfering with family; marital happiness; job satisfaction; job intensity; work–life support; burnout; marital agreement (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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