Work-to-relationship conflict: Crossover effects in dual-earner couples.

• DOI: 10.1037/1076-8998.11.3.228
• Publication Date: 2006-07-11T08:20:38Z
• Authors: Russell A. Matthews; Regan E. Del Priore; Linda K. Acitelli; Janet L. Barnes-F...
• Keywords: Work–family conflict; Partner effects; Role conflict

To better understand the outcomes for couples whose work interferes with their relationships, an emphasis on crossover effects that can occur in close we examined experienced work-to-relationship conflict and perceptions of partner's both members 113 dual-earner couples. Outcomes interests included relationship tension, health symptoms, satisfaction. Results indicate personal work-to-family were related to as well partner outcomes; a variety direct demonstrated. The actor-partner interdependence model was incorporated account issues interdependent data naturally dyads, methodological issue not typically addressed accounted dyadic work-family interface literature.