Interrole Conflicts and the Permeability of Work and Family Domains: Are There Gender Differences?

Abstract

Multiple measures of bidirectional interrole conflict were used to determine whether work and family domains were asymmetrically permeable. Family boundaries were more permeable than work boundaries in that demands of the work role were permitted to intrude more so in one's family role than vice versa. No gender differences were found in the pattern of asymmetry. Theoretical implications are discussed.