Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde? Unpacking the Effects of Flexitime and Flexiplace: a Study on MENA Region

Amina Amari (), Mohamed Mousa (), Walid Chaouali (), Zohra Ghali-Zinoubi () and Narjess Aloui ()
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Amina Amari: Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University
Mohamed Mousa: WSB University
Walid Chaouali: IDRAC Business School
Zohra Ghali-Zinoubi: Saudi Electronic University
Narjess Aloui: University of Tunis Carthage

Public Organization Review, 2023, vol. 23, issue 4, No 2, 1333-1352

Abstract: Abstract Based on the social exchange theory, this study aims to examine the effects of both flexitime and flexiplace on work-family conflict and, in turn, on job stress. It further tests the moderating effects of traditional gender role beliefs by drawing upon the ideal worker and social role theories. Data were collected online from 302 academics working at universities in the MENA region. Responses were analysed using partial least square structural equation modelling. Findings demonstrate that both flexitime and flexiplace enhance work-family conflict and job stress, respectively, among academics. Additionally, the results reveal that traditional gender role beliefs moderate the effects of flexitime and flexiplace on work-family conflict, such that the effects are stronger (weaker) for those who adhere more (less) to traditional gender role beliefs. However, trust in the faculty moderates those effects such that the effects are stronger (weaker) for those who score low (high) on trust.

Keywords: Flexitime; Flexiplace; Work-family-conflict; Job stress; Traditional gender role beliefs; Academics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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