Investigating the moderating role of perceived job flexibility and spouse support in the relationship between shift work and marital satisfaction

Shift work in different jobs, especially health care jobs, is associated with various negative consequences such as reduced marital satisfaction. However, there are some aspects such as flexible jobs and spouse support that prevent this decline. Accordingly, the present study aimed to investigate the moderating role of perceived job flexibility and spouse support in the relationship between shift work and marital satisfaction. The research method was correlational. 130 employees of Dr. Gharazi Hospital in Isfahan in the fall of 1400 were selected by convenience sampling method. The research instruments included Spouse Support Scale (SSS), Perceived Job Flexibility Questionnaire (PJFQ) and Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire (EMS) which were provided online to respond to sample members. Data were analyzed by SPSS 23 software using correlation analysis, and Hayes processor extension in regression analysis. The results of correlation analysis showed that the relationship between marital satisfaction with shift is negative and spouse support and perceived job flexibility is positive and significant (p<0.05). The results also confirmed the moderating role of perceived job flexibility and spouse support in the relationship between shift work and marital satisfaction (p<0.05). According to the results of the study, Job flexibility and support training are recommended for spouses of shift workers to increase marital satisfaction.