Self-efficacy mediation of spiritual well-being and work-family balance

Abstract

ABSTRACT Work and family are two of the most important aspects of individual identity, but conflict can occur when these domains fall out of balance. Through the conceptual lens of job demands-resource theory, this study examines how spiritual well-being can help employees balance competing roles by strengthening self-efficacy in managing work-family conflict. A quantitative, correlational research design was used to analyze responses from 475 working adults in a mediated multiple regression model. The results indicated that the positive relationship between spiritual well-being and satisfaction with work-family balance is fully mediated by self-efficacy in managing work-family conflict. These findings empirically support the influential roles spiritual well-being and self-efficacy have in balancing conflicting demands in the work-family interface. For organizations and managers, this research underscores the importance of supporting spiritual well-being in a diverse workforce to reduce stress and sustain employee engagement.