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Crossover between work and home in dyadic partner relationships.
Josje S E Dikkers1, Sabine A E Geurts, Ulla Kinnunen
1Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands. jdikkers@feweb.vu.nl
Scandinavian Journal of Psychology
|November 22, 2007
Summary
Husbands' work demands and psychological distress can spill over to their wives, increasing wives' home demands. These work-life crossover effects are influenced by time, strain, and empathy mechanisms in relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Work-life balance is a significant concern in modern relationships.
- Understanding the bidirectional influence between partners' work and home domains is crucial for relationship well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the crossover of husbands' work demands and psychological health to wives' home demands and psychological health.
- To examine the role of time-based, strain-based, and empathy-based crossover mechanisms.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 253 couples.
- Analysis of husbands' work load, overtime, fatigue, and depressive symptoms.
- Assessment of wives' home load and psychological health across different employment statuses.
Main Results:
- Husbands' higher work load and psychological complaints were associated with wives' increased home load.
- Evidence supported time-based and strain-based crossover mechanisms.
- A significant association was found between husbands' and wives' psychological health, supporting empathy-based crossover.
Conclusions:
- Work-to-home crossover from husbands to wives occurs through multiple pathways.
- Interventions addressing husbands' work-related stress may benefit wives' well-being and home load.
- The findings highlight the interconnectedness of partners' experiences within dyadic relationships.
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