Work-Family Conflict and Turnover Intentions
The Role of Job Embeddedness in a Two-Country Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21737518 |
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| Authors | Divya Singh (0000-0002-9609-9628, K.R. Mangalam University), Divya Pratap Singh (0000-0001-8760-4031, KR Mangalam University), Seperia Bwadene Wanyama (0000-0001-7837-3630, Makerere University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-32 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of African Business (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1522-8916 • E-ISSN: 1522-9076 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15228916.2026.2650898 |
| OpenAlex | W7147372376 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 68 |
The COVID-19 pandemic intensified employees’ challenges in balancing work and family roles, heightening concerns about work-life conflict (WLC) and turnover intentions (TOIs). This study examines the effect of work-life conflict, captured as work-to-family conflict (WFC) and family-to-work conflict (FWC), on TOIs, and the mediating role of job embeddedness (JE) among health-service employees in India and Uganda. Using survey data, the study conducts separate country-specific analyses and a combined dataset analysis to provide a comparative perspective. Findings reveal that WFC significantly increases TOIs in Uganda, while FWC drives TOIs in India. Job embeddedness reduces TOIs in both countries. In Uganda, both WFC and FWC significantly influence JE, whereas in India, only FWC has a significant effect. JE has a direct effect on TOIs in India but not in Uganda. Mediation results show that FWC indirectly affects TOIs through JE in India, while no indirect effects are observed in Uganda. In the combined-country analysis, both WFC and FWC significantly affect JE and TOIs, with JE partially mediating these relationships. Overall, the findings underscore the importance of contextual differences in shaping work-life conflict dynamics, job embeddedness, and turnover intentions, offering valuable theoretical and managerial insights for emerging economies during crisis periods
Embeddedness · Job embeddedness · Job loss · Job satisfaction · Conflict Management and Negotiation · Work-Family Balance Challenges · Workaholism, burnout, and well-being
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