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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Handbook of research on work-life balance in Asia |
| Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Pages | 295-314 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781783475087 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
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Keywords
- Asia business
- Asian business
- Asian studies
- Business and management
- Human resource management
- Organisational behaviour
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Cross-cultural impact of work-life balance on health and work outcomes. / TIMMS, Carolyn; BROUGH, Paula; SIU, Oi Ling; O’DRISCOLL, Michael; KALLIATH, Thomas.
Handbook of research on work-life balance in Asia. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2015. p. 295-314.Research output: Book Chapters | Papers in Conference Proceedings › Book Chapter
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T1 - Cross-cultural impact of work-life balance on health and work outcomes
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AU - SIU, Oi Ling
AU - O’DRISCOLL, Michael
AU - KALLIATH, Thomas
PY - 2015/1/1
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N2 - In this chapter we describe some of our recent work–life balance research conducted between regional groups within the Asia-Pacific area. The research component of this chapter explores the applicability, testing and extension of theories of organizational behaviour from Western to non-Western contexts. More specifically, we explore the relevance of the work–life balance construct to workers and societies who may have different competing priorities. In this chapter we first discuss the numerous definitions and measures of the work–life balance construct. We present data from some of our recent research testing a new measure of work–life balance amongst 11 421 workers sampled from China, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia. We then discuss the rise of industry and rapid social change in China, which may influence interpretations of work behaviour. Finally, we return to a more general examination of key issues in regard to modern technology and its potential for encroachment on work–life boundaries. In particular we examine the emerging cross-cultural research in this area.
AB - In this chapter we describe some of our recent work–life balance research conducted between regional groups within the Asia-Pacific area. The research component of this chapter explores the applicability, testing and extension of theories of organizational behaviour from Western to non-Western contexts. More specifically, we explore the relevance of the work–life balance construct to workers and societies who may have different competing priorities. In this chapter we first discuss the numerous definitions and measures of the work–life balance construct. We present data from some of our recent research testing a new measure of work–life balance amongst 11 421 workers sampled from China, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia. We then discuss the rise of industry and rapid social change in China, which may influence interpretations of work behaviour. Finally, we return to a more general examination of key issues in regard to modern technology and its potential for encroachment on work–life boundaries. In particular we examine the emerging cross-cultural research in this area.
KW - Asia business
KW - Asian business
KW - Asian studies
KW - Business and management
KW - Human resource management
KW - Organisational behaviour
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