Family-friendly environments and U.S. army soldier performance and work outcomes

Ann H. Huffman, Satoris S. Culbertson, Carl A. Castro

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Abstract

This study examined how perceptions of a family-friendly environment relate to physical fitness, efficacy beliefs, and intentions to remain in the military. Survey data and actual performance measures from 230 U.S. Army soldiers were examined. Findings indicated that a perceived family-friendly environment was positively related to intentions to remain in the military upon fulfillment of obligation. Additionally, perceptions of family-friendly environments were positively related to collective efficacy perceptions. These findings provide strong support for the need to create and maintain a strong family-friendly work environment, not only to improve the well-being of employees but also to benefit the organization's retention efforts, obtained from employees being more willing to remain with the organization.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)253-270
Number of pages18
JournalMilitary Psychology
Volume20
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2008

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • General Psychology

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