LMX and Work-family conflict: the role of perceived supervisor support as a mediator [Kualiti Hubungan Penyelia-Pekerja dengan Konflik Kerja-Keluarga: Peranan Tanggapan Sokongan Penyelia sebagai Pengantara]

The objective of this study was to investigate the role of perceived supervisor support as a mediator between leader-member exchange (lmx) and work-family conflict. although previous studies have found significant relationship between lmx and work-family conflict,empirical evidence explaining the relationship is still limited. thus,this study attempts to fill the gap by examining the role of perceived supervisor support as a mediator between lmx and work-family conflict. a study was conducted on a sample consisting of 535 nurses in 6 public hospitals in selangor. hypotheses were tested using hierarchical regression analysis. the results showed: (1) lmx was negatively related to work-family conflict; (2) lmx was positively related to perceived supervisor support; (3) perceived supervisor support was negativly related to work-family conflict and; (4) perceived supervisor support mediates the relationship between lmx and work-family conflict. the findings demonstrate the role of perceived supervisor support as a mediator in the relationship between lmx and work-family conflict. the study also highlighted the importance of maintaining good supervisor-employee relationships. good relations between supervisors and employees will enhance the perceived social support which in turn reduces work-family conflict.