The Relationship Between Perceived Supervisor Support and Work-Life Balance: The Mediating Role of Affective Organizational Commitment

Authors : Güven Dere

Pages : 21-35

Doi:10.52272/srad.1722274

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived supervisor support and work-life balance, and to determine the mediating role of Affective organizational commitment in this relationship. The study group for the model consists of employees from sports clubs and centers in Ankara (n = 384). The survey technique, one of the quantitative data collection methods, was used in the study. The survey consists of four sections: Personal Information Form, Perceived Supervisor Support Scale, Work Life Balance Scale, and Affective Organizational Commitment Scale. In the study, the relational screening model, also known as the causal research model, was employed, and the analyses were conducted using a dataset consisting of questionnaire forms, the validity of which was verified using SPSS and the Process Macro 4.2 plugin. As a result of the study, it was found that perceived supervisor support has a negative and significant effect on work-life balance and a positive and significant impact on affective organizational commitment. Additionally, affective organizational commitment negatively and strongly affects work-life balance. According to the analysis results, organizational commitment mediates the relationship between perceived supervisor support and work-life balance. Since there are few studies on the relationship between perceived supervisor support and work-life balance, this research aims to contribute to the literature. The study is expected to capture the attention of managers who prioritize their employees\\\' organizational commitment and well-being.
Keywords : Algılanan yönetici desteği, iş-yaşam dengesi, duygusal örgütsel bağlılık, iş perfomansı

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