Work–family conflict among Black, White, and Hispanic men and women

Authors

Samantha K. Ammons, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Eric C. Dahlin, Brigham Young University
Penny Edgell, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Jonathan Santo, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

Santo - https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2057-1519

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-6-2016

Publication Title

Community, Work & Family

Volume

20

Issue

4

First Page

379

Last Page

404

Abstract

Are there racial/ethnic differences in work–family conflict? Using a nationally representative survey of Americans, we analyze differences in work–family conflict among Blacks, Whites, and Hispanics and then utilize an intersectional approach, disaggregating men and women within each racial/ethnic group. Using structural equation modeling, we find that the usual predictors of conflict – family and work characteristics – have varied effects on work–family conflict among men and women of different racial/ethnic groups. Nonstandard schedules were uniformly linked to increased work-to-family conflict among all respondents, regardless of subgroup. Our findings reveal the merits of intersectional approaches, and suggest the need for theoretical models of the work–family interface that better reflect the experiences of men and women of color.

Comments

This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Community, Work, & Family on April 6, 2016, available online:

• https://doi-org.leo.lib.unomaha.edu/10.1080/13668803.2016.1146231

Recommended Citation

Samantha K. Ammons, Eric C. Dahlin, Penny Edgell & Jonathan Bruce Santo (2017) Work–family conflict among Black, White, and Hispanic men and women, Community, Work & Family, 20:4, 379-404, DOI: 10.1080/13668803.2016.1146231

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