Relationship Between Aspects Of Religion And Work-Family Interface In Malaysia: A Longitudinal Study

• Main Author: Zaiton, Hassan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, (UNIMAS) 2017
• Subjects: HD28 Management. Industrial Management
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/19106/1/zaiton.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/19106/; http://www.ijbs.unimas.my/
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Shifting from Western-dominated perspectives, this study aimed to investigate relationship between religion and work-family conflict and enrichment. SPSS analysis was conducted on data obtained through two self-report questionnaires completed three months apart by 296 executives and non-executives from six public and private sector organizations in Kuching, Sarawak. After controlling for conflict and enrichment at Time 1, aspects of religion (importance of religion and perception of religiousness) negatively related with work-family conflict and positively associated with work-family enrichment. The study underscores the roles religion, which have been neglected in Western studies, as important parts in shaping the work-family interface in Malaysia. Therefore, organizations should include religious activities to encourage work-life balance among employees.