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The price of success: balancing the effects of entrepreneurial commitment, work-family conflict and emotional exhaustion on job satisfaction

Authors: William C. McDowell, Lucy M. Matthews, Ryan L. Matthews, Joshua R. Aaron, Diane R. Edmondson, Cheryl B. Ward

Published in: International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal | Issue 4/2019

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This research explores job satisfaction among entrepreneurs to investigate two paths from entrepreneurial commitment to job satisfaction: the direct path and the family path that includes work-family conflict and emotional exhaustion. An empirical study of 232 small and micro firm business owners are used to test the hypotheses seeking to understand which path to job satisfaction has the greatest influence. The results indicate that although being committed to one’s own business increases job satisfaction, emotional exhaustion takes a greater toll. We conclude that negative aspects of entrepreneurship exert an important influence on entrepreneurs’ satisfaction with their job. These findings offer important theoretical and practical implications.

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Title: The price of success: balancing the effects of entrepreneurial commitment, work-family conflict and emotional exhaustion on job satisfaction
Authors: William C. McDowell
Lucy M. Matthews
Ryan L. Matthews
Joshua R. Aaron
Diane R. Edmondson
Cheryl B. Ward
Publication date: 29-04-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal / Issue 4/2019
Print ISSN: 1554-7191
Electronic ISSN: 1555-1938
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-019-00581-w

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