Publication Date

1997

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Miller, Charles E.

Degree Name

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Legacy Department

Department of Psychology

LCSH

Work and family

Abstract

This thesis examines the dimensionality underlying the construct of work-family conflict. Some previous research has suggested that work-family conflict is a unidimensional construct. Other research has suggested that work-family conflict may reflect two distinct sets of dimensions, one based on directionality and the other based on type of conflict. No studies, however, have examined all of these possibilities simultaneously. Using data gathered from nonfaculty university employees, the presence of dimensional structure of work-family conflict was investigated. Support was found for viewing work-family conflict as a multidimensional construct composed of six factors measuring both directionality and type of conflict. Although further scale development is necessary, items measuring each of the dimensions are provided.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references (pages [91]-100)

Extent

104 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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