Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Work-Family Balance Scale in an Urban Chinese Sample

被引:14
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作者
Zhang, Huiping [1 ]
Yip, Paul S. F. [1 ]
Chi, Peilian [1 ]
Chan, Kinsun [2 ]
Cheung, Yee Tak
Zhang, Xiulan [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Hong Kong, Dept Social Work & Social Adm, Ctr Suicide Res & Prevent, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
[2] Univ Macau, Dept Govt & Publ Adm, Taipa, Peoples R China
[3] Beijing Normal Univ, Sch Social Dev & Publ Policy, Beijing 100875, Peoples R China
关键词
Psychometric properties; Urban Chinese; Work-family balance; Work-family conflict; Work-family enrichment; EMPLOYED PARENTS; JOB-SATISFACTION; CONFLICT; FACILITATION; OUTCOMES; DEMANDS; HEALTH; ANTECEDENTS; VALIDATION; RESOURCES;
D O I
10.1007/s11205-010-9776-3
中图分类号
C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ;
摘要
The purpose of this study was to explore the factor structure of the Work-Family Balance Scale (WFBS) and examine its reliability and validity in use in the urban Chinese population. The scale was validated using a sample of 605 urban Chinese residents from 7 cities. Exploratory factor analysis identified two factors: work-family conflict and work-family enrichment. The WFBS showed adequate reliability and concurrent validity. The WFBS is a reliable and valid instrument to measure work-family balance for Chinese working parents. However, further examination of the scale is needed.
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页码:409 / 418
页数:10
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