title: Curvilinear relationships between resource allocation and life domain-specific interference.
abstract: This study investigated the inherent complexities of the work-life interface (WLI) by examining the relationship between resource allocation (i.e., time and energy dedicated to a particular domain) and perceived interference of individual life domains. Much of the research on the WLI is based on the assumption that a linear pattern best describes the relationship between resource allocation and the interference caused by various life domains; however, this study examined the possibility that curvilinear relationships may be a more appropriate representation. Results indicated that resource allocation is a meaningful predictor of interference, and for many life domains a curvilinear relationship accounts for more variance than a linear one; a breakdown of the sample also revealed this relationship varies by gender. Overall, findings suggest that the nature of the WLI is more individualized and complex than is currently conceptualized in the field.
authors.affiliation: School for Professional Studies, Saint Louis University, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica S
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1210-8946
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Waldrop
authors.affiliation: School for Professional Studies, Saint Louis University, USA.
authors.forename: Kaitlyn R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Erb
authors.affiliation: School for Professional Studies, Saint Louis University, USA.
authors.forename: Matthew J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Grawitch
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015233:Models, Statistical; D000072358:Work-Life Balance; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: work-family conflict; work-life balance; work-life conflict; work-life interface