Work-to-Family Enrichment and Conflict Profiles: Job Characteristics and Employees' Well-Being

Span J Psychol. 2016 Oct 3:19:E65. doi: 10.1017/sjp.2016.63.

Abstract

This article aims to analyze work-to-family conflict (WFC) and enrichment (WFE) profiles related to job characteristics and well-being at work and general well-being. A cross-sectional survey data of 1885 employees was analyzed. The Latent Profile Analysis revealed that the five-profile solution exhibited strong statistical significance (p > .001). ANCOVAs were performed to analyze the relationship of the identified profiles with job characteristics and well-being. Employees in the Beneficial profile had the best perception of job characteristics (lowest demands and the highest control and support) and the highest well-being, and those in the Harmful profile had the lowest job characteristics perceptions and the lowest well-being. Through a comparison of the Moderate Active profile and the Moderate Harmful profile, WFE was found to buffer the effects of the WFC on well-being at work (burnout; engagement) and on general well-being (i.e., health perceptions). The promotion of WFE through higher job autonomy, job support, and fewer demands is a crucial aspect to consider. This study helps to consolidate the work-family balance typology and its effects on employees' well-being, and broadens this framework to consider job characteristics.

Keywords: job characteristics; work-to-family conflict; work-to-family enrichment; workplace well-being.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Employment / psychology*
  • Family / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Personal Satisfaction*