Understanding the causes and consequences of work-family conflict: an exploratory study of Nigerian employees
Adisa, Toyin Ajibade, Osabutey, Ellis L. C. and Gbadamosi, Gbolahan (2016) Understanding the causes and consequences of work-family conflict: an exploratory study of Nigerian employees. Employee Relations, 38 (5) . pp. 770-788. ISSN 0142-5455 [Article] (doi:10.1108/ER-11-2015-0211)
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Abstract
Purpose - An important theme for a 21st century employee is a desire for work and family balance which is devoid of conflict. Drawing on detailed empirical research, this article examines the multi-faceted causes and consequences of work-family conflict in a non-western context (Nigeria).
Methodology - The paper uses qualitative data gleaned from the semi-structured interviews of 88 employees (44 university lecturers and 44 medical doctors) in cities in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria.
Findings – The findings showed that work pressure, heavy familial duties, poor infrastructural facilities, and a lack of suitable and practicable work-family balance policies are the main causes of work-family conflict in Nigeria. Juvenile delinquencies, broken marriages/families, and an unhappy workforce are among the grave consequences of work-family conflict among Nigerian employees.
Originality/value – This article suggests that the availability of basic infrastructural facilities, more governmental support, practicable work-family policies, inter alia, will reduce the level of work-family conflict for Nigerian employees and will also results in positive spill-over from the work domain to the family domain and vice-versa.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Research Areas: | A. > Business School > International Management and Innovation > International Business group |
| Item ID: | 19449 |
| Notes on copyright: | This is the accepted version of the manuscript "Understanding the causes and consequences of work-family conflict: an exploratory study of Nigerian employees", published in the journal "Employee Relations" available via the journal site at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ER-11-2015-0211. This article is © Emerald Publishing Limited and permission has been granted for this version to appear here. Emerald does not grant permission for this article to be further copied/distributed or hosted elsewhere without the express permission from Emerald Group Publishing Limited. |
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| Depositing User: | Ellis Osabutey |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Apr 2016 11:34 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Nov 2022 21:41 |
| URI: | https://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/id/eprint/19449 |
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