Impact of Work–Family Conflict, Job Stress and Job Satisfaction on Seafarer Performance

Abstract

A lack of research has been undertaken to explore work–family conflict and its impact on the shipping industry. The objective of the present study was to empirically examine the effects of work–family conflict, job stress, and job satisfaction on seafarer performance. Data were collected from merchant ship seafarers in the Yangshan Port, Shanghai, China (n = 337). A data analysis was performed using hierarchical regression analysis. The research results revealed that work–family conflict and job stress negatively affects seafarer self-reported performance, while job satisfaction positively influences seafarer job performance. Findings also show that job satisfaction plays a moderating role in the relationships between work–family conflict, job stress and seafarer performance. Our findings demonstrate that work–family conflict, job stress and job satisfaction manifested are significant predictors for seafarer performance. Important applications and implications are provided for managers and researchers.

Investigating the Relationship between Work-To-Family Conflict, Job Burnout, Job Outcomes, and Affective Commitment in the Construction Industry

“…This study indicated that WFC negatively impacts job satisfaction and job performance. This conclusion is consistent with the conclusion of An et al [ 48 ] that WFC is negatively related to job outcomes in a Chinese project context. Nevertheless, this result is different from that of Allen et al [ 49 ], who found that WFC does not have a significant relationship with job outcomes.…”

“…The items used to measure affective commitment were designed with reference to the relevant literature (Kaur and Mittal [ 12 ]; Ribeiro et al [ 26 ]; Odoardi et al [ 27 ]). The items applied to measure job satisfaction were designed according to previous studies (Cao et al [ 1 ]; Witt and Wilson [ 34 ]; An et al [ 48 ]). The items used to measure job performance were designed with reference to the relevant literature (Cao et al [ 1 ]; Saetang et al [ 28 ]; Xiong et al [ 29 ]).…”

Work-to-Family Conflict, Job Burnout, and Project Success among Construction Professionals: The Moderating Role of Affective Commitment

“…The results show that work-to-family conflict negatively affects project success. This finding is consistent with the finding of An et al [84] and Hao et al [85], who found a significant negative relationship between work-to-family conflict and job outcomes in China. However, this finding is inconsistent with the conclusion of Allen et al [86], who found no significant relationship between work-to-family conflict and job outcome in America.…”

The Effects of Chinese Seafarers’ Job Demands on Turnover Intention: The Role of Fun at Work

“…Seafarers are an occupational group with one of the highest risks of stress [ 1 ]. Seafarers have to endure separation from family, burnout, time pressure, dealing with checks, workplace noise, sleep deprivation, cross-cultural communication, recreation scarcity, interpersonal stress, physiological needs, and heat due to job demands [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ].…”

“…To date, several studies have been conducted with a focus on formulating strategies to retain seafarers. Most studies highlight the importance of improving mental health, physical health, well-being, job satisfaction, and stress relief, to retain seafarers [ 7 , 15 , 16 ]. However, little is known about the factors positively influencing turnover intention.…”