Do work–family conflict or family–work conflict mediate relationships between work‐related hazards and stress and pain?

Introduction Previous research has identified associations between work–family conflict (WFC) and health outcomes (e.g., musculoskeletal pain). This study investigated whether WFC family–work explain relationships exposure to work-related hazards pain stress for workers undertaking some or all of their work at home. Possible differences by home workspace location were also explored. Methods Longitudinal survey data collected from in Australia engaged least two days per week. Data was four timepoints approximately 6 months apart (Baseline [October 2020] n = 897; Wave 1 [May/June 2021] 368; 2 [October/November 336; 3 [May 2022] 269). Subjective measures psychosocial hazards, occupational sitting physical activity, pain, via an online questionnaire. Mediation analyses conducted using the R package “mediation.” Analyses with set stratified office location, version 4.1.3. Results Both acted as mediators stress. mediated more than conflict. Location important, particularly those working a space where they may be subject interruptions. Conclusion Addressing is legitimate means through which can reduced. Organizational risk management strategies need address risks, including stemming work-life interaction.