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Published in: Social Indicators Research 2/2021

13-10-2020 | Original Research

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

Authors: Rita Bandeira, Maria José Chambel, Vânia Sofia Carvalho

Published in: Social Indicators Research | Issue 2/2021

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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.

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Metadata
Title
Influence of the Work-Family Relationship on Perceived Health 5-Years Later: The Moderating Role of Job Insecurity
Authors
Rita Bandeira
Maria José Chambel
Vânia Sofia Carvalho
Publication date
13-10-2020
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Social Indicators Research / Issue 2/2021
Print ISSN: 0303-8300
Electronic ISSN: 1573-0921
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-020-02509-2

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