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The Mediating Effect of Organizational Commitment on the Relationship between Work-life Balance and Intention to Leave: Evidence from Working Women in Jordan

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  • Hanan M. Al Momani

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The aim of this study is to examine the mediating effect of organizational commitment on the relationship between work-life balance and intention to leave. The study population consists of (800) working women in King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH). To collect the primary data a questionnaire survey was distributed to (200) working women, from them (144) questionnaires were returned. The study used linear regression and path analyses to test hypotheses. The study findings revealed that; there is a significant relationship between work-life balance and intention to leave, there is a significant relationship between work-life balance and (affective, continuance and normative) commitment, but not with continuous commitment, there is a significant relationship between (affective, continuance and normative) commitment and intention to leave. Finally, affective commitment fully mediates the relationship between work-life balance and intention to leave, while normative commitment partially mediates the relation. In light of these findings, the study recommends; adoption of the work-life balance program in Jordanian hospitals to improve the commitment of working women, and encourages Jordanian organizations to enhance the participation of employee in decision making and locus of control to improve organizational commitment.

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  • Hanan M. Al Momani, 2017. "The Mediating Effect of Organizational Commitment on the Relationship between Work-life Balance and Intention to Leave: Evidence from Working Women in Jordan," International Business Research, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 10(6), pages 164-177, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ibrjnl:v:10:y:2017:i:6:p:164-177
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    Keywords

    intention to leave; organizational commitment; work-life balance;
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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