Sta ff working in hospital units with greater social capital experience less work-home con fl ict : Secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study

Background: When the interplay between work and private life does not function correctly (work-home conflict), this constitutes a well-known risk factor for poorer health, increased absenteeism and lower work performance. Information about influencing factors of work-home conflict is therefore indispensable in order to avoid it. In this study, we analyse whether a good working atmosphere that fosters mutual trust, support and a ‘sense of unity’ (organizational social capital) can reduce an employee’s conflict between work and private life. Objective: This study investigates the link between organizational social capital and work-home conflict in health