Toward a better understanding of the causal effects of role demands on work–family conflict: A genetic modeling approach

dc.contributor.authorAllen, Tammy D.
dc.contributor.authorRegina, Joseph
dc.contributor.authorWiernik, Brenton M.
dc.contributor.authorWaiwood, Aashna
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-07T14:07:40Z
dc.date.available2024-08-07T14:07:40Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractOver the past several decades, there has been considerable interest in the theoretical causes of work–family conflict (WFC). Most studies have focused on situational determinants, often ignoring the role of personal factors such as disposition and heritable elements. We increase understanding of person versus situation influences on WFC through estimation of the relationship between role demands and WFC after controlling for genetic confounding, measured personality traits, family confounds, and other stable dispositions. Based on twin data from the National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS), we examine the role of genetic factors in explaining variation in WFC (both work interference with family [WIF] and family interference with work [FIW]). Results support WFC has an additive genetic component, accounting for 31% [95% CI 18%, 45%] and 16% [95% CI 2%, 30%] of the variance in WIF and FIW, respectively. In addition, we test two competing hypotheses with regard to the relationship between role demands and WFC. Results support the phenotypic causal relationship for WIF, consistent with the notion the relationship between work demands and WIF reflect situational processes. However, results support the genetic confounding hypothesis for FIW, indicating observed relationships between family demands and FIW are primarily due to genetic factors. Our results provide new insights into the nature of WFC relationships and underscore that ignoring the influence of heritability can bias estimates of role demand effects in WFC research.
dc.description.sponsorshipFunded by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
dc.description.urihttps://psycnet.apa.org/record/2022-93960-001
dc.format.extent64 pages
dc.genrejournal articles
dc.genrepostprints
dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/m25coq-qwx5
dc.identifier.citationAllen, Tammy D., Joseph Regina, Brenton M. Wiernik, and Aashna M. Waiwood. “Toward a Better Understanding of the Causal Effects of Role Demands on Work–Family Conflict: A Genetic Modeling Approach.” Journal of Applied Psychology 108, no. 3 (2023): 520–39. https://doi.org/10.1037/apl0001032.
dc.identifier.urihttps://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/apl0001032
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/35222
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherAPA
dc.relation.isAvailableAtThe University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
dc.relation.ispartofUMBC Psychology Department
dc.rights©American Psychological Association, 2022. This paper is not the copy of record and may not exactly replicate the authoritative document published in the APA journal. Please do not copy or cite without author's permission. The final article is available, upon publication, at: https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/apl0001032
dc.subjectPersonality
dc.subjectJob Demands
dc.subjectFamily Work Conflict
dc.subjectGenetics
dc.subjectPersonality Traits
dc.subjectFamily Work Relationship
dc.titleToward a better understanding of the causal effects of role demands on work–family conflict: A genetic modeling approach
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dcterms.creatorhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8402-3749

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