Publication Type
PhD Dissertation
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
3-2025
Abstract
This study explores the impact of marital status on employee workplace behavior and job performance. Specifically, it finds that compared to unmarried employees, married employees demonstrate higher career aspirations and job performance. Further analysis reveals that this effect is primarily driven by the enhancement of family and career commitments brought about by marriage. These increased commitments significantly contribute to the improvement of employees' career aspirations and job performance. Moreover, this study examines the gender differences in the influence of marital status on family and career commitments.
The results show that marriage has a stronger effect on promoting family commitments among female employees, whereas it more significantly enhances career commitments among male employees. This highlight notable differences in how employees of different genders respond to the changes in workplace behavior and psychological dynamics induced by marriage. The study provides a novel theoretical perspective on the relationship between marital status and workplace behavior, deepening the understanding of the dynamic nature of family and career commitments. Practically, it offers valuable insights for organizations in designing talent management strategies, particularly in tailoring support policies to address the career development needs of employees with different marital statuses and genders.
Degree Awarded
Doctor of Bus Admin (CKGSB)
Discipline
Organizational Behavior and Theory | Strategic Management Policy
Supervisor(s)
WANG, Heli
First Page
1
Last Page
175
Publisher
Singapore Management University
City or Country
Singapore
Citation
YI, Qiang.
The impact of marriage status on career aspiration and performance. (2025). 1-175.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/etd_coll/735
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