ABSTRACT
In this paper, we develop a conceptual framework to link the two metatraits of personality, Stability and Plasticity, with the way we construct boundaries around our work and home domains to structure our life, to examine the impact on work family conflict. We posit that the Stability dimension of personality is related to relatively stronger boundaries around work and home. At the same time, Stability is associated with reduced family-in work and work-in family conflict. On the other hand, we argue that the Plasticity dimension of personality favors weaker work and home boundaries but is not directly related to work family conflict. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of our framework and suggest directions for future research
Keywords
Personality, Stability, Plasticity, boundary strength, work family conflict, work-home balance