Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Psychology
First Advisor
Leslie Hammer
Term of Graduation
Spring 2000
Date of Publication
Spring 6-5-2000
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology
Department
Psychology
Language
English
Subjects
Adjustment -- Psychology, Control -- Psychology, Work and family
Physical Description
1 online resource (104 pages)
Abstract
Past research has shown that perceived employee control in the workplace is negatively related to work-family conflict and positively related to favorable physical and mental health outcomes. However, previous research has neglected to examine many antecedents to work-family positive spillover. Coping strategies used in response to work and family role demands and the resultant work-family outcomes have also not been addressed in previous research. This study investigated how perceptions of control in the workplace relate to work-family conflict, work-family positive spillover, and the use of coping strategies. In order to understand these relationships and clarify the processes of coping with work and family demands, this research also examined whether three types of coping strategies mediated the relationship between perceived control in the workplace and work-family fit. Furthermore, how coping strategy use relates to work-family fit outcomes was investigated. Surveys were completed by 178 employed adults in dual-earner relationships who simultaneously care for at least one child 18 years of age or younger and an ailing or disabled parent. Hierarchical linear regression analyses were used to test all hypotheses. Most direct effects were significant; however, the results failed to confirm the mediating hypotheses.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/44808
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Jeff S., "A Test of the Mediating Effects of Coping Strategies on the Relationship Between Perceived Control in the Workplace and Work-Family Fit" (2000). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 7086.
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