Abstract
This study examined public relations practitioners' experiences with work-life conflict and their coping mechanisms. Survey results of a national random sample of members of the Public Relations Society of America ( N = 565) added another layer to the work-life conflict literature by demonstrating the impact of the larger organizational environment and professional association on practitioners' conflict experiences. In short, a negative work environment could increase practitioners' self-reported levels of work-life conflict, yet a strong identification with the public relations profession and with the larger professional community could help mitigate such conflict. More alarmingly, a heightened level of work-life conflict would discourage practitioners' proactive coping mechanisms. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 415-421 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Public Relations Review |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Coping
- Organizational environment
- Professional identification
- Work-life conflict
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Communication
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
- Marketing