The Impact of Flexible Working Arrangements, Work-Family Enrichment, Family-Work Enrichment and Boundary Segmentation Preferences on Job Satisfaction among Working Women.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of flexible working arrangements, work-family enrichment, family-work enrichment and boundary segmentation preferences on job satisfaction of Chinese working women using Social Exchange Theory. Data were collected from 354 respondents through questionnaires and analyzed quantitatively using the partial least squares method. It was found that flexible working arrangements have a significant positive effect on job satisfaction, work-family enrichment, and family-work enrichment. Meanwhile, work-family enrichment, and family-work enrichment have significant positive effects on job satisfaction. Boundary segmentation preferences negatively modulate the effect of flexible working arrangements on work-family enrichment (or family-work enrichment). From a theoretical perspective, this study will further enrich the social exchange theory and provide a new perspective for understanding individual behavior. From a practical perspective, this paper provides relevant support for companies to balance employees' work-family conflicts and promote the implementation of family-friendly practice policies in human resource management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]