Cross-sectional survey analyzes the impact of supportive supervisor behaviors on work impairment, indicating significant gender differences.
Key Points
The study aims to explore the link between family supportive supervisor behaviors and work functioning impairment.
Cross-sectional online survey conducted with 17,893 employees from six Japanese companies.
Data from 12,027 respondents were analyzed using multivariate regression to adjust for various factors.
Stratified analyses were performed to assess interactions between FSSB and gender.
A significant negative association between FSSB and work functioning impairment scores was found.
Higher FSSB scores correlated with lower WFun scores in both genders, with males showing a stronger association.
Emotional support, instrumental support, and creative work-family management were linked to lower impairment, while role modeling showed no significant effect.