The effect of discriminatory culture against women and hierarchical culture on work–family conflict: the mediating role of sexual harassment

Abstract

Purpose

This study aimed to examine the relationships among discriminary culture against women, hierarchical culture, sexual harassment and work–family conflict in the workplace.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were collected from female employees in South Korea. Structural equation modeling was employed to analyze 202 responses obtained through a self-report survey.

Findings

The findings indicate that (a) discriminatory culture against women and a hierarchical culture were positively related to sexual harassment, and (b) sexual harassment positively affected work–family conflict. Additionally, both a discriminatory culture against women and a hierarchical culture had indirect effects on work–family conflict, which were mediated by sexual harassment.

Originality/value

This study can help researchers better understand the relationship between organizational culture and the work experience of female employees by examining the mechanisms that influence their work–family conflict.

Citation

Park, C.K., Park, S. and Jo, S.J. (2023), "The effect of discriminatory culture against women and hierarchical culture on work–family conflict: the mediating role of sexual harassment", Baltic Journal of Management, Vol. 18 No. 5, pp. 612-626. https://doi.org/10.1108/BJM-11-2022-0410