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The Relationship Between Work-Family Boundary Management Styles, Work-Family Conflict, and Well-Being among Working Parents in Poland
Agnieszka Szczudlińska-Kanoś
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7382-4858Łukasz Sułkowski
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1248-2743Abstract
RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to analyze work-family boundary management styles and to examine how perceived segmentation and integration of work and family roles are associated with work-family conflict and employee well-being. The study focuses on working parents in Poland and examines boundary management in the post-pandemic context.
RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The research question concerns how to manage the interpenetration of professional and private roles in flexible and digitalized work environments. The article draws on a narrative literature review and data from a nationwide survey of 1,578 employees, analyzing the relationships between boundary management styles, work-family conflict, and well-being. Although the survey was addressed to all working parents, women constituted the majority of respondents. This should be taken into account when interpreting the findings.
THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The article begins with an overview of the concept of work–family boundaries and the main approaches to boundary management. This is followed by a presentation of empirical findings on the relationship between boundary management, work-family conflict, and well-being.
RESEARCH RESULTS: The findings indicate that work-family boundary management is associated with employee well-being. Greater separation between work and private life is linked to lower work-family conflict, whereas stronger role integration is associated with higher conflict levels. Work-family conflict is also related to lower job and life satisfaction. These results highlight the role of boundary management in shaping the experiences of working parents.
CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS: The findings highlight the importance of maintaining clear boundaries between work and family life. Recommendations include flexible work arrangements, boundary-management training, and organizational cultures that support work-life balance. Organizations may also consider core working hours, limiting after-hours communication, and implementing right-to-disconnect policies.
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work - family boundary management styles, ; role conflict ; work - life balance ; public policy
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