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Abusive Supervision and Work-Family Conflict: The Mediating Role of Emotional Exhaustion
Management School of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
Management School of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- 1 Management School of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- 2 Management School of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies·Volume 03 (2015)·Pages 171–178·Published 24 November 2015·DOI10.4236/jhrss.2015.34023
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Abstract
Building on the theoretical foundation of conservation of resources theory, we investigated the mediating role of the emotional exhaustion in the relationship between abusive supervision and work-family conflict. Using a sample of 339 employees from south of China, we examined the direct and indirect relationship between abusive supervision and work-family conflict. The result shows that abusive supervision influences work-family conflict and the relationship is partially mediated through emotional exhaustion. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
KeywordsAbusive SupervisionEmotional ExhaustionWork-Family Conflict
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