Divorced at Work: Exploring Associations between Divorce-related Grief, Work Outcomes, and Support within the Organization

Abstract

This study examined whether divorce-related grief is associated with burnout and sickness absence, and whether social support by supervisors and co-workers moderates these associations. A total number of 200 Dutch individuals who had children, divorced in the past three years, and worked at least 12 hours a week, participated. A cross-sectional survey study was used to collect data. Pearson’s correlation, as well as moderation analyses, were conducted, and the results showed that divorce-related