The Costs and Benefits of Working with those you Love: A Demand/Resource Perspective on Working with Family

Abstract

Changing work/family dynamics and economic developments have made it more likely that an employee might work with a family member or spouse. Such working relationships offer a unique perspective by which to understand the work/family interface; however, relatively little research has explored the implications of working with family for employee stress and well-being. In this chapter, we review the existing research concerning stress associated with working with family. We integrate this research into broader demand/resource perspectives on employee stress and well-being, highlighting the manner in which working with family provides unique demands and resources through differences in work–family linking mechanisms. We conclude with suggestions for future research that might enhance our understanding of the work/family interface by considering the dynamics of working with family.

Citation

Halbesleben, J.R.B. and Wheeler, A.R. (2007), "The Costs and Benefits of Working with those you Love: A Demand/Resource Perspective on Working with Family", Perrewé, P.L. and Ganster, D.C. (Ed.) Exploring the Work and Non-Work Interface (Research in Occupational Stress and Well Being, Vol. 6), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 115-163. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1479-3555(06)06004-5