Work-Family Conflict, Stress, and Job Satisfaction: The Mediating and Moderating Roles of Stress, Influence and Meaningful Work
摘要
This study examines the impact of work-family conflict (WFC)Work-Family Conflicts.(WFC) on stressStress and its subsequent effect on job satisfactionJob satisfaction amongCertified public accountants certified public accountants (CPAs). It also explores how influence at workInfluence at work and meaningful workMeaningful work moderate the relationshipRelationship between WFCWork-Family Conflicts.(WFC) and stressStress. Data were collected through a structured online questionnaire administered to a sample of 4,843 CPAs in Portugal. The results indicate that stressStress acts as a mediator in the relationshipRelationship between WFCWork-Family Conflicts.(WFC) and job satisfactionJob satisfaction, emphasizing the role of stress as a critical factor that reduces job satisfactionJob satisfaction due to WFCWork-Family Conflicts.(WFC). Additionally, the findings suggest that influencing work lessens the negative effects of WFCWork-Family Conflicts.(WFC) on stressStress while experiencing meaningful workMeaningful work intensifies this relationshipRelationship. This study contributes to the literature by providing a nuanced framework integrating WFCWork-Family Conflicts.(WFC), stressStress, and job satisfactionJob satisfaction within Portuguese CPAs. Organizations can utilize these insights to develop targeted strategies that enhance workplace well-being and mitigate the effects of WFCWork-Family Conflicts.(WFC). By focusing specifically on CPAs—a crucial yet underexplored professional group—this research offers valuable implications for organizations aiming to support employee well-being and performance.