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Does the conflict between work and family hinder thriving? Role of depersonalization and intrinsic motivation

Juman Iqbal (Department of Management, Paari School of Business, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, India)
Mohammad Nurul Alam (Department of Management, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia)
Hamia Khan (Department of Management Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India)

International Journal of Conflict Management

ISSN: 1044-4068

Article publication date: 2 May 2024

Issue publication date: 29 October 2024

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Abstract

Purpose

Elucidating on the concrete outline of conservation of resource theory, this study aims to explore the links between work-family conflict and workplace thriving. In particular, this study has integrated depersonalization as a mediator and tested the moderated mediation effects of intrinsic motivation in work-family conflict and depersonalization relationships.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were collected using a sample of 357 doctors working across various public hospitals in India over two waves (T1 and T2) and was tested using AMOS and Process Macros.

Findings

Exploration reveals that work-family conflict is negatively associated with workplace thriving. The mediating role of depersonalization in between work-family conflict and workplace thriving was established. Moreover, the moderating role of intrinsic motivation in work-family conflict and workplace thriving via depersonalization was also established.

Originality/value

The present study makes a theoretical addition to the literature by investigating nuances through which work-family conflict relationships and thriving at the workplace can be affected. To date, such a relationship has not been established. The study also extends the role of depersonalization as an underlying mechanism between work-family conflict and workplace thriving, making an imperative contribution. This study also tested the moderating role of intrinsic motivation. Overall, these relationships are novel and have been seldom reported.

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Citation

Iqbal, J., Alam, M.N. and Khan, H. (2024), "Does the conflict between work and family hinder thriving? Role of depersonalization and intrinsic motivation", International Journal of Conflict Management, Vol. 35 No. 5, pp. 1079-1099. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCMA-10-2023-0199

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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