Workaholism and Relationship Quality: A Spillover-Crossover Perspective

This study of 168 dual-carner couples examined the relationship between workaholism and relationship satisfaction. More specifically. oil the basis of the literature. it was hypothesized that workaholism is positively related to work-family conflict. In addition. the authors Predicted that workaholism is related to reduced support provided to the partner. through work-flamily conflict, and that individuals who receive considerable support from their partaners are More satisfied with their relationship. Finally. the authors hypothesized direct crossover of relationship satisfaction between partners, The results of structural equation modeling analyses using the Matched responses Of both partners Supported these hypotheses. Moreover, in line with predictions. the authors found that gender did not affect the strength of (lie relationships ill the proposal model. The authors discuss workplace interventions as possible ways to help workaholics and their partners.