Demands and Resources of the Work–Family Interface among Micro-Entrepreneurs in Chile

This research was designed to test how the demands–resources model is associated with work–family interface. The present paper focused on time pressure and workload measured according self-efficacy personal autonomy as well perceptions of satisfaction that balance. We developed an interpretative qualitative study meaning interface by concentrating paradoxes emerge from this relationship bidirectionality. A methodology used, data were obtained through 44 semi-structured interviews male female micro-entrepreneurs Chile who selected inclusion criteria such sex type micro-entrepreneur their interviewees had different family configurations. results show group dual interface, becoming resources, these aspects could be managed in favor reinforce development other resources self-efficacy. also made analytical adjustments context sequences so demands resolved subjectively turning them into provide actions give legitimacy decisions. contributes literature providing a better understanding regarding positive connections between work negative consequences conflict redefine model.