Exploring the link between sexual orientation, work-life balance satisfaction and work-life segmentation

Maryam Dilmaghani ()

International Journal of Manpower, 2019, vol. 41, issue 6, 693-715

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to, using several cycles of the Canadian General Social Survey (GSS) covering 2010–2015, examine the patterns of work-life balance (WLB) satisfaction and work-life segmentation by sexual orientation. Design/methodology/approach - In this paper, multivariate regression analysis is used. Findings - The analysis shows that men living with a male partner are more satisfied with their WLB than their heterosexual counterparts. No statistically significant difference is found between women who live with a female partner and their heterosexual counterparts, in WLB satisfaction. Work-life segmentation is operationalized by the odds of being at the top levels of the life satisfaction scale without being satisfied with the circumstances of one’s job. Controlling for a wide range of characteristics, working Canadians living with a same-sex partner, regardless of their genders, are found more likely to have segmented their work and life domains than their heterosexual counterparts. Originality/value - The paper, for the first time, investigates how sexual orientation relates to WLB satisfaction and work-life segmentation. This study exploits a unique opportunity offered by the Canadian GSSs in which WLB satisfaction is directly surveyed, all the while partnered sexual minorities are identifiable.

Keywords: Canada; Work-life balance; Sexual orientation; Work-life segmentation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1108/IJM-10-2018-0313

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