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Supervisor referrals to work-family programs.

Wendy J Casper1, Kevin E Fox, Traci M Sitzmann

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA. wendy-casper@utulsa.edu

Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
|April 1, 2004
PubMed
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Supervisor awareness and perceptions of work-family programs significantly influence employee referrals. Understanding these factors is key for effective program utilization and support.

Area of Science:

  • Organizational Psychology
  • Human Resource Management

Background:

  • Supervisors significantly impact employee access to work-family programs.
  • Limited research exists on supervisor perceptions and behaviors regarding these programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore factors influencing supervisors' decisions to refer employees to work-family programs.
  • To examine the role of program awareness, instrumentality, and supportive attitudes.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data collected from 1972 managers in a large government agency.
  • Analysis based on the theory of reasoned action and expectancy theory.

Main Results:

  • Program awareness and instrumentality perceptions uniquely predicted referral frequency.

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  • Supportive attitudes predicted referrals indirectly through instrumentality perceptions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Supervisor awareness and perceived program usefulness are critical drivers for referring employees to work-family resources.
    • Interventions should focus on enhancing supervisor understanding and perceived value of these programs.