ABSTRACT
Research on engagement in work and family roles often focuses on environmental influences (e.g., supervisor, organizational climate, social policy) on individual’s emotions, cognitions, and behaviors. Several researchers (e.g., Carlson, 1999; Lockwood, Casper, Eby, & Bordeaux, 2002; Sumer & Knight, 2001; Wayne, Musisca, & Fleeson, 2004) have suggested that personality be given greater consideration in understanding how an individual views and experiences multiple life roles, This chapter outlines the ways in which personality may influence how individuals feel about and react to the interface between their work and family lives. While we believe our model can be applicable to how disposition influences engagement in multiple life roles, we focus our discussion on work and family roles due to a more abundant literature to draw upon in illustrating influences.
