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Generational Differences in Work-Family Conflict and Synergy

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  • Nicholas J. Beutell

    (Hagan School of Business, Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA)

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This paper examines differences in work-family conflict and synergy among the four generational groups represented in the contemporary workforce: Generation Y Generation X, Baby Boomers, and Matures using data from the 2008 National Study of the Changing Workforce ( n = 3,502). Significant generational differences were found for work-family conflict (work interfering with family and family interfering with work) but not for work-family synergy. Mental health and job pressure were the best predictors of work interfering with family conflict for each generational group. Work-family synergy presented a more complex picture. Work-family conflict and synergy were significantly related to job, marital, and life satisfaction. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.

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  • Nicholas J. Beutell, 2013. "Generational Differences in Work-Family Conflict and Synergy," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 10(6), pages 1-16, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:10:y:2013:i:6:p:2544-2559:d:26541
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    1. José Aurelio Medina-Garrido & José María Biedma-Ferrer & Jaime Sánchez-Ortiz, 2020. "I Can’t Go to Work Tomorrow! Work-Family Policies, Well-Being and Absenteeism," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(14), pages 1-22, July.
    2. Sun-Young Ji & Hye-Sun Jung, 2021. "Work–Family Balance among Dual-Earner Couples in South Korea: A Latent Profile Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-17, June.

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