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The supportive spouse at work: Does being work-linked help?
Merideth Ferguson1, Dawn Carlson2, K Michele Kacmar3
1Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
|August 4, 2015
Summary
Work-related spousal support enhances work-family balance, job satisfaction, and family satisfaction for individuals. This support also benefits the spouse by reducing stress and relationship tension.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
- Family Studies
Background:
- Dual-career couples face unique challenges balancing work and family responsibilities.
- Work-related spousal support is a crucial resource for navigating these demands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of work-related spousal support on work-family balance.
- To investigate the effects of this support on job incumbents and their spouses.
- To explore differences in support effectiveness between work-linked and non-work-linked couples.
Main Methods:
- Survey data collected from 639 dual-career couples.
- Statistical analysis to assess the relationship between work-related spousal support, work-family balance, and outcomes.
- Comparison of outcomes for work-linked versus non-work-linked couples.
Main Results:
- Work-related spousal support positively influenced work-family balance, job satisfaction, and family satisfaction for the job incumbent.
- Support demonstrated crossover effects, improving the spouse's work-family balance, reducing stress transmission, enhancing family satisfaction, and lowering relationship tension.
- The study found significant benefits regardless of whether couples were work-linked or not.
Conclusions:
- Work-related spousal support is a vital factor in promoting well-being for both individuals in a dual-career couple.
- Organizations should consider fostering environments that encourage and recognize spousal support.
- Future research should explore specific mechanisms through which this support operates and its long-term effects.
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