Book contents
- The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work–Family Interface
- The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work–Family Interface
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Part I Overview
- Part II Assessing Cultural and Structural Differences
- Part III Methodological Considerations
- Part IV Review of Research in Regions across the Globe
- 13 A Review of Work–Family Research in Western and Southern Europe
- 14 A Review of Work–Family Research in Central and Eastern Europe
- 15 A Review of Work–Family Research in the Nordic Region
- 16 A Review of Work–Family Research in Latin America
- 17 A Review of Work–Family Research in Africa
- 18 A Review of Work–Family Research in the Middle East
- 19 A Review of Work–Family Research in South East Asia
- 20 A Review of Work–Family Research in Confucian Asia
- 21 A Review of Work–Family Research in Australia and New Zealand
- Part V Cultures within Cultures
- Part VI Organizational Perspectives
- Part VII Family Perspectives
- Part VIII Individual Perspectives
- Part IX Conclusion
- Index
- References
18 - A Review of Work–Family Research in the Middle East
from Part IV - Review of Research in Regions across the Globe
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 April 2018
Book contents
- The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work–Family Interface
- The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work–Family Interface
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Part I Overview
- Part II Assessing Cultural and Structural Differences
- Part III Methodological Considerations
- Part IV Review of Research in Regions across the Globe
- 13 A Review of Work–Family Research in Western and Southern Europe
- 14 A Review of Work–Family Research in Central and Eastern Europe
- 15 A Review of Work–Family Research in the Nordic Region
- 16 A Review of Work–Family Research in Latin America
- 17 A Review of Work–Family Research in Africa
- 18 A Review of Work–Family Research in the Middle East
- 19 A Review of Work–Family Research in South East Asia
- 20 A Review of Work–Family Research in Confucian Asia
- 21 A Review of Work–Family Research in Australia and New Zealand
- Part V Cultures within Cultures
- Part VI Organizational Perspectives
- Part VII Family Perspectives
- Part VIII Individual Perspectives
- Part IX Conclusion
- Index
- References
Summary
Examination of the work-family interface in Middle Eastern countries is a relatively nascent area of research. In this chapter, we discuss sociocultural, economic, and religious factors specific to this region that may inform predictions regarding the interface of the work and family domains. We also discuss extant research on both antecedents and outcomes of work-family conflict (WFC) — a construct that has received the majority of research attention for this region. In general, findings mirror previous research in Western cultures in that both situational and dispositional correlates are important for predicting WFC. Additionally, WFC is associated with negative attitudinal and well-being outcomes in both the work and family domains. We conclude with a discussion of measurement considerations and directions for future research.
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