Lingard, H and Francis, V (2006) Does a supportive work environment moderate the relationship between work-family conflict and burnout among construction professionals? Construction Management and Economics, 24(2), pp. 185-196. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
Research findings concerning the extent to which various forms of support in the workplace moderate the stressor-strain relationship are inconsistent. The effect of perceived organizational support (POS) and support from supervisors and co-workers in the relationship between work-family conflict (WFC) and burnout was examined in a sample of 202 construction professionals and managers. The results revealed that POS has a main effect on burnout and also moderates the relationship between WFC and burnout. The effect of social support did not differ according to its source. Effects for supervisory and co-worker support were similar. However, different effects were found for different types of support. Emotional support had a main effect on burnout but not a moderating effect in the WFC-burnout relationship. Practical support had a moderating effect, but not a main effect on burnout. The importance of supportive work environments to the success of interventions designed to alleviate or prevent employee burnout is discussed.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | burnout; co-workers; perceived organizational support; social support; supervisors; work-family conflict |
| Index terms: | burnout, supervisor, work environment, construction professional, manager, work-family conflict |
| Subjects: | professional development, management, occupational health and safety management, practitioner |
| Topics: | Human Resources, Information Management, Roles and Professions, Organizational Design, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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