Influence of the Work-Family Relationship on Perceived Health 5-Years Later: The Moderating Role of Job Insecurity

Rita Bandeira, Maria José Chambel () and Vânia Sofia Carvalho
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Rita Bandeira: Universidade de Lisboa, Alameda da Universidade
Maria José Chambel: Universidade de Lisboa, Alameda da Universidade
Vânia Sofia Carvalho: Universidade de Lisboa, Alameda da Universidade

Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, 2021, vol. 153, issue 2, No 10, 635-650

Abstract: Abstract Previous studies on the work-family relationship have analyzed the influence of work-family conflict and work-family enrichment on an individuals’ lives, namely on their well-being and health. Besides, attempts have been made to analyze the influence of other aspects of the labor context on this relationship, such as job insecurity. However, few have analyzed this relationship and interaction from a longitudinal perspective. Thus, the main purpose of this study is to analyze the moderating role of job insecurity in the work-family relationship and the perceived health of 373 workers of a Portuguese bank, across time. The results showed a negative influence of work-family conflict on perceived health 5 years after. Also, job insecurity was found to offset the relationship between work-family enrichment and perceived health, acting as a buffer. This research allows for a better understanding of how job insecurity, a characteristic of modern-day employment, can impact workers' quality of life. This paper also refers to some practical implications, in addition to the limitations of the study, and presents suggestions for future research in this context.

Keywords: Work-family conflict; Work-family enrichment; Job insecurity; Health perceptions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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