The mediating role of life satisfaction in the relation between work addition and work family conflict

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https://doi.org/10.34019/1982-1247.2020.v14.27410

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Work addiction, Life satisfaction, Work-family conflict, Self-employed professionals

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate whether life satisfaction (LS) plays a mediating role in the relation between work addiction (WA) and work-family conflict (WFC) in a sample of 490 Brazilian self-employed professionals. As research instruments, a sociodemographic and labor questionnaire, the Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS), the Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS) and the Work-Family Interaction Scale (Survey Work-Home Interaction Nijmegen, SWING) were used. The results confirmed the hypothesis that LS acts as a mediator between WA and WFC dimensions. Thus, the importance of time management is highlighted. The balance of work activities with the responsibilities and family leisure is a key feature of prevention of WA.

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2020-08-30