Abstract
We used the 2008 National Study of the Changing Workforce to investigate the effects of shift work on individuals. We investigated
if shift workers would have poorer work to family fit than workers with regular day schedules or flexible schedules. We also
investigated if control of work schedule would moderate the possible negative effects of shift work. Results indicate that
shift work is associated with increased work to family conflict, especially for women. In addition, the results indicate that
women have greater work to family conflict compared to men when workers have more work schedule control. Implications of the
findings are discussed.
if shift workers would have poorer work to family fit than workers with regular day schedules or flexible schedules. We also
investigated if control of work schedule would moderate the possible negative effects of shift work. Results indicate that
shift work is associated with increased work to family conflict, especially for women. In addition, the results indicate that
women have greater work to family conflict compared to men when workers have more work schedule control. Implications of the
findings are discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-11
- DOI 10.1007/s10834-012-9283-6
- Authors
- Robert Tuttle, Department of Sociology, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, USA
- Michael Garr, Department of Sociology, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, USA
- Journal Journal of Family and Economic Issues
- Online ISSN 1573-3475
- Print ISSN 1058-0476