Antecedents and outcomes of work-family conflict: Toward a motivational model

The purpose of the present study was to propose and test a model of work-fa mily conflict based on Self-Determination Theory and the Hierarchical Model of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation. The model posits that positive inte rpersonal factors both at work (i.e., one's employer) and at home (e.g., on e's spouse) influence work and family motivation. Moreover, the model propo ses that low levels of self-determined family and work motivation both cont ribute to family alienation, which in turn influences the experience ofwork -family conflict. Finally, work-family conflict leads to feelings of emotio nal exhaustion. Results from structural equation modeling supported the mod el Although the model was supported for both men and women, some sex differ ences were uncovered at the mean level Theoretical implications of the find ings are discussed.