Work and leisure in Taiwan: examining the antecedents and consequences of work-leisure conflicts. Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gao, Mingjie; Chen, Chun-Chu; Huang, Yu-Chih; Lin, Yueh-Hsiu
• Is Part Of: Leisure studies. Volume 38:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 128
• Page End: 143
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Benefits of leisure -- life satisfaction -- Taiwan -- work-leisure conflicts -- work-life balance; Leisure -- Periodicals; Recreation -- Periodicals; 306.4805
• DOI: 10.1080/02614367.2018.1512646
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0261-4367

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This research examines the antecedents and consequences of work-leisure conflicts in Taiwan. Derived from a sample of 440 Taiwanese respondents, it was found that a heavy workload is a critical source that may induce work-leisure conflicts; moreover, the conflicts between work and leisure may potentially lower the life satisfaction of full-time workers. However, the establishment of work-life segmentation can alleviate work-leisure conflicts. Furthermore, this study suggests that an active behavioural leisure attitude is potentially beneficial to increase life satisfaction, even for employees who experience high levels of work-leisure conflicts. This study concludes with recommendations for the success of managing the work-leisure conflicts of full-time workers as well as the enhancement of their life satisfaction.