Antecedents and Consequences of Work - Family Conflict and Enrichment: An Integrative Review
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https://doi.org/10.58574/jaa.2026.v5.i1.13Keywords:
Work-Family Conflict, Work - Family Enrichment, , Work-Family Interface, Positive SpilloverAbstract
The work–family interface has received sustained attention in organisational and psychological research due to its profound implications for employee well-being and organisational effectiveness. Interactions between work and family roles can give rise to both negative and positive experiences, commonly conceptualised as work–family conflict (WFC) and work–family enrichment (WFE). While WFC occurs when demands in one domain hinder effective participation in the other, WFE reflects the extent to which resources, skills, and experiences acquired in one role enhance performance and satisfaction in the other.
Despite extensive research examining these constructs, the literature on WFC and WFE remains fragmented, with studies often focusing on either antecedents or outcomes in isolation. Addressing this limitation, the present integrative review synthesises prior theoretical and empirical research to systematically examine the antecedents and outcomes of WFC and WFE across individual, organisational, and socio-cultural levels. The review consolidates evidence on key determinants influencing conflict and enrichment and evaluates their consequences for job performance, psychological well-being, and family functioning.
By organising the literature thematically, this review identifies prevailing patterns, highlights inconsistencies, and delineates critical gaps in existing research. The review further discusses organisational strategies and policy-level interventions that can mitigate work–family conflict while fostering work–family enrichment. Overall, this integrative synthesis contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the work–family interface and offers directions for future research and practice aimed at promoting sustainable and balanced work–family relationships.
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