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Introducing theoretical approaches to work-life balance and testing a new typology among professionals
Saija MaunoJohanna RantanenUlla KinnunenKati Tillemannsubject
TypologyBalance (metaphysics)Work (electrical)Relation (database)Turnover intentionWork–life balanceFoundation (evidence)PsychologySocial psychologyRole conflictdescription
Clark (2000) defines work-family balance as “satisfaction and good functioning at work and at home, with a minimum of role conflict” (p. 751). In this chapter, we examine how professionals have succeeded in achieving work-life balance in their lives. First, we examine classic and current approaches to multiple roles and then introduce a typology of work-life balance based on the synthesis of the presented theoretical foundation. We propose four types of work-life balance; beneficial, harmful, active, and passive. The employees belonging to each type are expected to differ qualitatively from each other in relation to psychological functioning and role engagement.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-08 |