Advancing measurement of work and family domain boundary characteristics |
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| Authors: | Russell A Matthews Janet L Barnes-Farrell Carrie A Bulger |
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| Institution: | aDepartment of Psychology, Louisiana State University, 213 Audubon Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, United States;bDepartment of Psychology, University of Connecticut, 406 Babbidge Road, Unit 1020, Storrs, CT 06269-1020, United States;cDepartment of Psychology, Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, CLAC3, Hamden, CT 06518, United States |
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| Abstract: | Recent research offers promising theoretical frameworks for thinking about the work–family interface in terms of the boundaries individuals develop around work and family. However, measures for important constructs proposed by these theories are needed. Using two independent samples, we report on the refinement of existing boundary flexibility measures. Additionally, inter-domain transitions are introduced as a theoretically sound conceptualization of the frequency with which the work and family domains come in contact. Results from Study 1 further support the existence of two flexibility factors, willingness and ability, for the work and family domains, respectively. Results from Study 2 provide evidence for the nomological network surrounding the flexibility and inter-domain transitions measures in relation to role centrality, perceptions of domain blurring, and family-supportive organizational perceptions. Also, as hypothesized, boundary flexibility predicted inter-domain transitions, and inter-domain transitions predicted work–family conflict, with additional support for several hypothesized mediated effects between these constructs. |
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| Keywords: | Boundary theory Work&ndash family conflict Flexibility Inter-domain transitions Domain blurring Family-supportive organizational perceptions |
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