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Carlo Isola¹, Steve Granger², Nick Turner³

¹Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.

Occupational Health Science

|June 26, 2023

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) and partner interference at work increase work withdrawal. However, family supportive supervision can mitigate these negative effects, especially when both IPV and interference are present.

Keywords:

Family supportive supervision Intimate partner violence Partner interference with work Work withdrawal

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Family Studies

Background:

Intimate partner violence (IPV) significantly impacts victims' lives, extending into the workplace.
Work withdrawal behaviors, such as absenteeism and turnover, are potential consequences of IPV.
Organizational factors like partner interference and supportive supervision can mediate the effects of IPV on work outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the moderating roles of partner interference and family supportive supervision on the relationship between IPV and work withdrawal.
To examine the three-way interaction between IPV, partner interference, and family supportive supervision on absence frequency.
To understand how organizational support can alleviate the negative impact of IPV on employee work behavior.

Main Methods:

Survey data collected from 249 female employees.
Statistical analysis using regression to test moderation and interaction effects.
Application of the work-home resources model to frame the study.

Main Results:

A significant three-way interaction was found between IPV, partner interference, and family supportive supervision on absence frequency.
Family supportive supervision buffered the negative impact of IPV and partner interference on absence frequency.
Supportive supervision was most effective in reducing absence frequency when both IPV and partner interference were present.

Conclusions:

Organizations can play a crucial role in mitigating the adverse effects of IPV on employees.
Family supportive supervision is a key resource that can reduce work withdrawal among victims of IPV facing partner interference.
Creating a safe and supportive work environment is essential for employee well-being and organizational functioning.