Gendered Associations of Flexible Work Arrangement and Perceived Flexibility with Work–Life Interference: A Cross-Sectional Mediation Analysis on Office Workers in Sweden

Abstract Flexible work arrangements (FWA) may be beneficial for increasing perceived flexibility (i.e. control over when, where and how to work) reducing interference between private-life, but knowledge of gendered patterns these relationships is sparse. Drawing on gender theory, the aim this study was conduct gender-differentiated analyses associations FWA (non-regulated or flex-time) work–life using as a mediator. Survey data were collected in 2016 from sample 2614 employees Swedish Transport Administration (response rate 67%). The included 39.6% women 60.4% men, 71.7% had non-regulated 28.3% flex-time. Associations determined linear mixed models mediation analysis. Results indicated effect (referencing through an increase flexibility. indirect pronounced statistically significant total sample, well men women. However, associated with (competitive mediation). Gender did not interact significantly arrangement nor In conclusion, type can result different perceptions which turn affect experiences interference. Furthermore, it should acknowledged that both FWAs experienced differently regarding Thus, employers seeking reduce employee consider norms individual needs.