Meaningfulness as a Predictor of Work-Family Balance, Enrichment, and Conflict

Measuring Specific Purpose Orientations in Working Adults

“…However, as recognized by Wang et al (2020) differences exist between Chinese and Western cultures, suggesting that a sense of responsibility to the self is prioritized in Western culture over responsivity to the community, which is not so in Chinese culture. Similar to Bragger et al's (2021) emphasis on cultivating working adults' purpose as the means to promote both professional outcomes and personal wellbeing, the results of the present study have also shown that career-focused purpose orientation can be congruent with others-growth and self-growth purpose orientations.…”

“…It is likely to be effective as a tool that aids adults to reflect upon their life's purpose and gain insights into who they are and what they aspire to use their life for. Given the importance of cultivating sense of purpose among working adults to promote their professional outcomes and personal benefits (Bragger et al, 2021;Graça et al, 2021), using the career-focused purpose orientation dimension of this scale might support in helping working adults discuss the intersections between their work, personal growth, family, and larger purpose in life. The use of this scale in counseling sessions with working adults could further support counselors in promoting work-life balance through helping clients to reflect upon their life's priorities and purpose orientations.…”

“…Research has consistently demonstrated purpose as a significant contributor for people's wellbeing, positive affect, good health, hope, happiness, persistence, motivation, career success (e.g., Bronk et al, 2009;Burrow & Hill, 2011;Hill et al, 2018;Kang et al, 2019;Kim et al, 2020;Sharma & de Alba, 2018;Windsor et al, 2015;Yeager & Bundick, 2009). Scholars have also emphasized that people who are aware of and find purpose in professional and personal roles are most equipped to cope with stress caused by role conflicts and enjoy a sense of work-life balance (e.g., Bragger et al, 2021). For example, Bragger et al (2021) found that couples who share a sense of purpose in their careers experience lesser work-family strain-based conflict and greater benefits in their family lives.…”

“…Scholars have also emphasized that people who are aware of and find purpose in professional and personal roles are most equipped to cope with stress caused by role conflicts and enjoy a sense of work-life balance (e.g., Bragger et al, 2021). For example, Bragger et al (2021) found that couples who share a sense of purpose in their careers experience lesser work-family strain-based conflict and greater benefits in their family lives. Graça et al (2021) reported that when working adults such as higher education teachers and researchers recognize their work's value in contributing to the betterment of society, they experience greater sense of motivation, happiness, and productivity.…”

“…Graça et al (2021) reported that when working adults such as higher education teachers and researchers recognize their work's value in contributing to the betterment of society, they experience greater sense of motivation, happiness, and productivity. Therefore, helping working adults connect meaning at work with their life's larger purpose can contribute to their positive work outcomes, relationships, and personal wellbeing (Bragger et al, 2021;Graça et al, 2021).…”