The Supportive Spouse at Work: Does Being Work-Linked Help?

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title

Journal of Occupational Health Psychology

Volume

21

Issue

1

Publisher

American Psychological Association

First Page

37

Last Page

50

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Abstract

Using a sample of 639 dual-career couples, we examined the role of work-related spousal support on work-family balance and subsequent outcomes for both the job incumbent as well as his or her spouse. We further investigated whether the resource of work-related spousal support contributed to greater balance for those couples who were work-linked (work in same organization, same occupation, or both) and those who were not. We found work-related spousal support contributed to work-family balance and subsequent improved family satisfaction and job satisfaction of the job incumbent. Furthermore, support crossed over to the spouse through increased work-family balance to decrease stress transmission to enhance family satisfaction and reduce relationship tension of the spouse. Implications for researchers and organizational leaders are discussed.

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