Abstract:
Seminal research studies in the sphere of work family conflict lend credence to the
notion that work family conflict is a deleterious factor hampering employee
performance at work. Consequently, this study close looks at the moderating role of
income in buffering the negative relationship between work family conflict and
employee performance. Using a random sampling technique, a total of 124
employees working in apparel industry located in Trincomalee district were selected.
Data were garnered using self-administrated questionnaire. The results revealed
that the level of income moderated the relationship between work family conflict and
employee performance. The results show that the negative relationship between work
family conflict and performance is stronger with employees at low levels of income
than those at high levels of income. This study makes a theoretical contribution to the
frontiers of work family conflict and proffers practical implications that would serve
as a springboard for future research studies.
