Work-Family Conflict and Psychosocial Risks at Work among Public Servants:a Study in Higher Education
Abstract
The dynamics of work-family interaction emerge as a topic of great importance for socially committed organizations. For public servants, technicians and teachers, the work context is challenging due to multiple roles and psychosocial risks affecting mental health and well-being. This study evaluated the relationship between work–family conflict and psychosocial risks among employees of a federal university in southeastern Brazil. A survey design was used, applying the Brazilian version of the Health and Safety Executive Management Standard; Work-Family Conflict Scale; e, Sociodemographic Questionnaire. Participants were 341 employees, 64% administrative staff and 35% faculty; 61% self-identified as men and 61% as White. Results indicated a significant association between work–family conflict and psychosocial risks. Work interfering with family was explained by job demands and coworker support. Findings suggest that strengthening social support and adopting more flexible job demands are essential strategies to promote work–life balance in this public sector context.
Keywords: work-family conflict, public service, work stress, psychosocial risks at work, social support.
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