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Shujie Chen1, Mei-I Cheng2, Shira Elqayam2
1Department of Business Administration, School of Business, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
Abstract:
This qualitative study aimed to explore the work-family conflict phenomenon in China, to extend our understanding of such a phenomenon experienced under a different cultural background outside of the West, and to help suggest the Chinese culturally specific variables (e.g., filial piety) related to the work-family conflict in China for future research. A purposive sample of 16 Chinese employees was interviewed. Using Creswell's phenomenological method, six themes and 17 sub-themes emerged through 297 significant statements. The participants described the work-family conflict as only a life experience or no more than a minor problem in life that has influenced their coping strategy (e.g., avoidance coping). It appeared that Chinese culture places both positive and negative effects that simultaneously ease and exacerbate work-family conflict (e.g., a greater level of family support came with more family obligation). After comparing the results with the previous Western findings, differences in the experience of work-family conflict were identified. Relevant factors related to the experience of work-family conflict were suggested, providing directions for future work-family conflict studies.
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