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Development and Validation of Work-Family Conflict and Family-Work Conflict Scales

Richard G. Netemeyer; James S. Boles; Robert McMurrian

Journal of Applied Psychology • 1996

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Abstract

Researchers report on a 3-sample study that developed and validated short, self-report scales of work-family conflict (WFC) and family-work conflict (FWC). Using conceptualizations consistent with the current literature, the researchers offer content domains and definitions of the constructs. Advocated procedures were used to develop the scales and test dimensionality and internal consistency. Estimates of construct validity are presented by relating the scales to 16 other on- and off-job constructs. Mean-level difference tests between WFC and FWC also provide evidence of validity.

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Instruments (2)

  • Work-Family Conflict Scale (WFC)

    format: likert

    developer: Richard G. Netemeyer, James S. Boles, Robert McMurrian

    Constructs

    Work-Family Conflict

    reliability: Coefficient alpha ranged from .83 to .89

  • Family-Work Conflict Scale (FWC)

    format: likert

    developer: Richard G. Netemeyer, James S. Boles, Robert McMurrian

    Constructs

    Family-Work Conflict

    reliability: Coefficient alpha ranged from .82 to .86

Constructs (2)

  • Work-Family Conflict (WFC)

    WFC_001

    A form of interrole conflict in which the general demands of, time devoted to, and strain created by the job interfere with performing family-related responsibilities.

    Domains

    Work-Life BalanceWellbeing & Stress

    The scale is a five-item measure developed to assess the domain of WFC.

  • Family-Work Conflict (FWC)

    FWC_002

    A form of interrole conflict in which the general demands of, time devoted to, and strain created by the family interfere with performing work-related responsibilities.

    Domains

    Work-Life BalanceWellbeing & Stress

    The scale is a five-item measure developed to assess the domain of FWC.

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