Relationship between of working hours, weekend work, and shift work and work-family conflicts among Korean manufacturers

Lee, Yohan; Lee, SooYoung; Kim, Inah; Kim, Se-Yeong; Kang, Dongmug

doi:10.35371/aoem.2022.34.e20

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“…Similarly, a study on manufacturing workers in Korea involving 5,432 participants reported that longer working hours contributed to increased WFC, particularly for those working in the evenings and on weekends. 35 In this study, the OR of WFC tended to increase as the weekly working hours increased; this was the case for both men and women. Individuals in the long weekly work hour groups frequently reported experiencing overtime work, and unexpected additional work or overtime can be considered a form of UWS.…”

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“…The literature has consistently shown a close relationship between long working hours and WFC. 33 34 35 Adkins and Premeaux 33 found that longer work hours were associated with increased WFC, as allocating more time to work exacerbated the impact on other life roles. Alam et al, 34 focusing on female white-collar workers, revealed that longer work durations led to emotional fatigue, which subsequently resulted in higher levels of WFC.…”

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Association between unpredictable work schedule and work-family conflict in Korea

Choi,

Kim,

Park

et al. 2023

Ann Occup Environ Med

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Background As unpredictable work schedule (UWS) has increased worldwide, various studies have been conducted on the resulting health effects on workers. However, research on the effect of UWS on workers' well-being in Korea is still insufficient. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between UWS and work-family conflict (WFC) using 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey (KWCS). Methods Both UWS and WFC were measured using self-reported questionnaires, using data from the 6th KWCS conducted between 2020 and 2021, including 31,859 participants. UWS was measured by questions regarding the frequency of changes in work schedules and limited advanced notice. WFC was measured by questions regarding work to family and family to work conflicts. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to investigate the association between UWS and WFC. Results The prevalence of UWS was higher among men, those under 40 years old, service and sales workers and blue-collar workers, and those with higher salaries. Workplace size also influenced UWS prevalence, with smaller workplaces (less than 50 employees) showing a higher prevalence. The odds ratio (OR) for WFC was significantly higher in workers with UWS compared to workers without UWS after adjusting for gender, age, marital status, occupation, salary, education, weekly working hours, shift work, company size, and having a child under the age of 18 years, employment status (OR: 3.71; 95% confidence interval: 3.23–4.25). Conclusions The analysis of nationwide data revealed that UWS interferes with workers’ performance of family roles, which can lead to WFC. Our findings suggest that it is crucial to implement policies to address unfair work schedule management, promoting a healthier work-life balance and fostering a conducive environment for family responsibilities.

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Association between unpredictable work schedule and work-family conflict in Korea

Choi,

Kim,

Park

et al. 2023

Ann Occup Environ Med

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“…Our results are consistent with previous findings that work-family conflict is closely associated with long working hours, sleep disturbance and burnout. 16,[18][19][20] An increase in working hours may inhibit workers from spending time with their family members and doing housework, leading to conflict with family members. Additionally, workers may choose to cope with time pressure caused by long working hours by reducing sleep time to fulfil their family roles, which eventually leads them to be exposed to elevated risks of sleep disturbance and burnout.…”

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The role of work–family conflict in the association between long working hours and workers’ sleep disturbance and burnout: results from the sixth Korean Working Conditions Survey

Baek,

Won,

Yoon

2023

BJPsych open

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Background The effect of long working hours on mental health has drawn great social attention in recent years. Aims We investigated how work–family conflict mediates the associations between long working hours and sleep disturbance and burnout. Method We included 19 159 individuals from a nationally representative sample of workers in South Korea. We decomposed the total effect into a direct effect (long working hours → sleep disturbance or burnout) and an indirect effect (long working hours → work–family conflict → sleep disturbance or burnout). Logistic mediation models were used. Results Long working hours were associated with increased risks of work–family conflict, sleep disturbance and burnout. The longer the working hours, the stronger the direct and indirect effects. The odds ratios of the direct effects of long working hours on sleep disturbance were 1.64 (95% CI 1.39–1.95) for 49–54 h/week and 1.66 (95% CI 1.37–2.01) for ≥55 h/week; those of the indirect effects were 1.16 (95% CI 1.12–1.21) for 49–54 h/week and 1.27 (95% CI 1.21–1.33) for ≥ 55 h/week. Similarly, odds ratios of the direct effects of long working hours on burnout were 1.18 (95% CI 1.05–1.33) for 49–54 h/week and 1.20 (95% CI 1.04–1.37) for ≥55 h/week; those of the indirect effects were 1.11 (95% CI 1.09–1.15) for 49–54 h/week and 1.20 (95% CI 1.16–1.24) for ≥55 h/week. Conclusions Our results suggest that work–family conflict mediates the associations between long working hours and sleep disturbance and burnout. Longitudinal studies should be followed to confirm the causal relationship.

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“…It is thought that the work-family conflict caused by long commutes could have worsened well-being in women workers. 43 44 …”

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Association Between Commuting Time and Subjective Well-Being in Relation to Regional Differences in Korea

Jung

Park

et al. 2023

J Korean Med Sci

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Background Long commuting times have a negative impact on mental health. However, few studies have explored the relationship between commuting time and well-being based on urbanization by region. Our study examines this relationship as well as the effect of regional differences on Korean workers. Methods We used data from the sixth Korean Working Conditions Survey. Commuting time and occupational factors were assessed using a questionnaire, and subjective well-being was assessed using the World Health Organization-5 Well-Being Index. Regions were divided into the cities and the provinces based on Korea’s administrative divisions. Logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the association between commuting time and well-being. Adjusted odds ratios (aORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for well-being were estimated, using participants commuting time of < 20 minutes as a reference group. Results The total number of workers was 29,458 (13,855 men, 15,603 women). We found higher aORs for low well-being among workers with long commuting times (aOR, 1.23; 95% CI, 1.11–1.36 and aOR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.16–1.42 for 60–79 and ≥ 80 minutes, respectively). When stratified by sex and region, higher aORs for low well-being were found only in the workers who lived in cities. Conclusion Long commuting time was negatively associated with well-being in Korean wage workers living in the cities. Policies for reducing commuting time should be discussed to address the mental health of workers, especially those living in metropolitan cities.

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Relationship between of working hours, weekend work, and shift work and work-family conflicts among Korean manufacturers

Cited by 11 publications

References 22 publications

Association between unpredictable work schedule and work-family conflict in Korea

Association between unpredictable work schedule and work-family conflict in Korea

The role of work–family conflict in the association between long working hours and workers’ sleep disturbance and burnout: results from the sixth Korean Working Conditions Survey

Association Between Commuting Time and Subjective Well-Being in Relation to Regional Differences in Korea

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