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Mediation Effect of Maladaptive Coping between Work-to-Family Conflict and Cardiovascular Health Behaviors

Hwa-Mi Yang1, Hye-Ryoung Kim2

  • 1Department of Nursing, Daejin University, Pocheon-si 11159, Korea.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 11, 2022
PubMed

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Work-to-family conflicts (WFC) negatively impact cardiovascular health behaviors. Maladaptive coping strategies partially mediate this relationship, highlighting the need for workplace support and improved coping mechanisms.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Work-to-family conflicts (WFC) are significant stressors impacting employee well-being.
  • The precise relationship between WFC and cardiovascular health behaviors remains unclear.
  • Understanding mediating factors is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mediating role of coping strategies in the association between WFC and cardiovascular health behaviors.
  • To examine specific behaviors including smoking, stress management, physical activity, and diet.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for improving call center workers' health.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional online survey design.
  • Involved 358 call center counselors.
  • Linear regression analysis employed to assess variable relationships.

Main Results:

  • Maladaptive coping strategies were found to partially mediate the link between WFC and cardiovascular health behaviors.
  • This suggests that how individuals cope significantly influences health outcomes.
  • Findings underscore the detrimental effect of WFC on health-promoting behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Workplace interventions aimed at reducing WFC are essential.
  • Enhancing resources and policies to mitigate WFC is recommended.
  • Strategies to improve maladaptive coping are necessary to promote healthier lifestyles.

Keywords:
conflictcoping strategyhealth behaviormediation analysispsychologicalstress

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