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Association between Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors and Work Functioning Impairment.
Mika Kawasumi1, Tomohisa Nagata1, Kiminori Odagami1
1Department of Occupational Health Practice and Management, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan.
Journal of UOEH
|June 3, 2026
Summary
Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors (FSSB) help employees balance work and family life, reducing work functioning impairment. This study found FSSB significantly lowers impairment, especially for men, highlighting its importance in diverse workplaces.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Balancing work and family life is a growing concern for employees.
- Supervisor support is crucial for mitigating work-life conflict and its negative consequences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors (FSSB) and work functioning impairment.
- To explore gender differences in the impact of FSSB on work functioning.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional online survey of 12,027 employees across six Japanese companies.
- Utilized Hammer's FSSB scale and the Work Functioning Impairment Scale (WFun).
- Multivariate regression analyses, including interaction and stratified analyses by gender.
Main Results:
- A significant negative association was found between FSSB and work functioning impairment.
- FSSB demonstrated a stronger association with reduced impairment in males compared to females.
- Emotional support, instrumental support, and creative work-family management subdimensions were linked to lower impairment.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors can effectively reduce work functioning impairment.
- Targeted FSSB strategies are important for supporting diverse workforces and improving employee well-being.
Keywords:
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