Newcomer work-to-nonwork conflict to withdrawal via work-to-nonwork self-efficacy: The buffering role of family supportive supervisor behavior

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jvb.2023.103895
• Publication Date: 2023-06-24T13:51:25Z
• Authors: Allison M. Ellis; Talya N. Bauer; Tori L. Crain
• Keywords: Spouse; Supervisor; Work–family conflict; Socialization; Role conflict

In adulthood, starting a new job is major life event that, for many, accompanies significant changes to one's personal (e.g., moving location, setting up childcare or eldercare arrangements, renegotiating schedules and nonwork responsibilities with spouse partner). Research shows that candidates anticipate the degree of work-family support conflict they might experience in role when deciding accept reject offer. Despite this, work examining associations between newcomer work-to-nonwork (WNC), once arriving at job, their adjustment has lagged. To address current study investigates relationship newcomers' demands (i.e., WNC) resources (having family-supportive supervisor) during organizational entry, relation withdrawal. Results from surveys administered newcomers across three time points, indicate WNC was positively related withdrawal via reduced self-efficacy. Additionally, indirect moderated by supervisor behavior, indicating managers can serve as powerful potential counteract negative effects this early stage. This among first explicitly link work-nonwork socialization literatures. Our results suggest organizations aiming retain workers may benefit training supervisors help manage job.