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The Impact of Work Stress on Employee Misconduct: Exploring the Role of Work-Family Conflict

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Last updated: 27 Apr 2025

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Work-related stress and workplace deviant behavior are major concerns in modern organizations, particularly in academic and administrative settings. This study investigates the mediating roles of work-family conflict (WFC) and family-work conflict (FWC) in the relationship between job stress and workplace deviance. While prior research has established a link between stress and deviant behavior, few studies have explored how conflicts between professional and personal responsibilities influence this connection. To bridge this gap, an online survey was conducted with a randomly selected sample of 193 academic and administrative employees from an Egyptian university. A quantitative research approach was adopted, incorporating exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to validate measurement models. Regression analysis was employed to examine direct relationships, while mediation analysis assessed the indirect effects of WFC and FWC on the stress-deviance relationship. The results indicate that work-related stress significantly predicts both WFC and FWC. However, only FWC mediates the link between stress and workplace deviance, whereas WFC does not play a mediating role. These findings highlight the need to address family-related conflicts to mitigate workplace deviance. Organizations can reduce such behaviors by implementing policies that promote work-life balance and provide greater support for employees.

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10.21608/jces.2025.421314

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Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), Work, Family conflict, family, to, Work conflict, Workplace stress, Workplace Deviant Behavior

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KOSARACHI

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CLARA UDECHUKWU

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Master’s student, Faculty of International Business and Humanities, Egypt Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)

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R. M. RAYAN

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Professor of Human Resources Management, Faculty of commerce, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt

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MAKOTO

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KAKINAKA

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Professor of Financial Economics, College of Economics, Ritsumeikan University (Biwako-Kusatsu Campus) Nojihigashi, Kusatsu,Shiga

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MOSTAFA E

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SHAHEN

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Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Faculty of International Business and Humanities, Egypt Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST))

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16

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1

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54697

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2025-01-01

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2025-01-01

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2025-01-01

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1,536

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1,578

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2090-3782

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3062-5386

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المجلة العلمية للدراسات التجارية والبيئية

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The Impact of Work Stress on Employee Misconduct: Exploring the Role of Work-Family Conflict

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27 Apr 2025