The effects of after-hours work on experiences of emotional exhaustion and work to family conflict: The role of segmentation preferences

This thesis aims to examine the impact of after-hours work (AHW) on employees' well-being while investigating the moderating role of employees' segmentation preferences in well-being. Both emotional exhaustion and work-to family conflict (WFC) are considered as manifestations of employee well-being and in the thesis model they are treated as outcomes of AHW. In the research model particularly mediating effect of WFC between AHW and emotional exhaustion is tested. Using convenience sampling method data were collected from 177 subjects via an online survey from a state research organization in Ankara. Results reveal statistically significant relationships between AHW, emotional exhaustion and WFC. In particular the mediating effect of WFC between AHW and emotional exhaustion was observed supporting the expectations. However, the proposed moderating role of segregation preferences was not found to be significant. In light of the findings highlighting the mediating role of WFC, organizations striving for healthy and happy employees are recommended to design and implement policies that support work-life balance.