Citation

Greaves CE, Parker SL, Zacher H, Jimmieson NL. Work Stress 2017; 31(2): 164-181.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/02678373.2017.1303760

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This research examined the direct and indirect relationships between core self-evaluations (via mental health) and emotional exhaustion originating from both the work and caregiving domains. The extent to which these relationships were moderated by control over work and care also was examined. Data came from 142 employed mothers in Australia who completed surveys at three measurement points each separated by four weeks.

RESULTS showed that core self-evaluations related positively to mental health which, in turn, related negatively to emotional exhaustion originating from work, but only when work control was high. Moreover, core self-evaluations related negatively to emotional exhaustion originating from care through improvements in mental health, but care control did not moderate this relationship. Overall, these findings contribute to a better understanding of how working mothers' personal and work resources mitigate emotional exhaustion.

Language: en

Keywords

control; Core self-evaluations; emotional exhaustion; employed mothers; mental health