%0 Journal Article
%T Generational Differences in Work-Family Conflict and Synergy
%A Nicholas J. Beutell
%J International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
%D 2013
%I MDPI AG
%R 10.3390/ijerph10062544
%X This paper examines differences in work-family conflict and synergy among the four generational groups represented in the contemporary workforce: Generation Y Generation X, Baby Boomers, and Matures using data from the 2008 National Study of the Changing Workforce ( n = 3,502). Significant generational differences were found for work-family conflict (work interfering with family and family interfering with work) but not for work-family synergy. Mental health and job pressure were the best predictors of work interfering with family conflict for each generational group. Work-family synergy presented a more complex picture. Work-family conflict and synergy were significantly related to job, marital, and life satisfaction. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.
%K generational differences
%K work-family conflict
%K work-family synergy
%K mental health
%K self-rated health
%K job pressure
%K social support
%K autonomy
%K satisfaction
%U http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/10/6/2544