以家庭之名行不义之事: 不道德亲家庭行为的影响及其机制

doi:10.3724/SP.J.1041.2025.1262

摘要/Abstract

摘要： 不道德亲家庭行为在组织中普遍存在且代价高昂, 当前已经成为学术界与管理层关注的焦点问题。现有文献主要聚焦于不道德亲家庭行为的前因研究, 对其后果的探讨尚显不足。本文基于不确定性-认同理论构建了不道德亲家庭行为影响员工工作和家庭生活的综合模型。通过实验研究、三方配对的多时点问卷调查研究以及5次纵向追踪研究, 本文发现不道德亲家庭行为会增强员工的家庭认同, 并通过家庭认同降低员工的组织公民行为以及家庭不文明行为。道德认同中心性调节上述效应, 当道德认同中心性较高时, 不道德亲家庭行为对家庭认同的正向影响及其对组织公民行为和家庭不文明行为的间接影响会被削弱。此外, 不道德亲家庭行为的积极后效具有短暂性, 其通过家庭认同降低家庭不文明行为的间接效应在4周后逐渐减弱, 并于6周后消失。本文为理解不道德亲家庭行为的后果、机制及边界条件提供了新视角, 对组织管理和家庭关系管理具有重要启示意义。

关键词: 不道德亲家庭行为, 家庭认同, 组织公民行为, 家庭不文明行为, 道德认同中心性

Abstract: In the context of the ongoing societal emphasis on anti-corruption and ethical integrity, unethical pro-family behaviors have garnered increasing attention. These behaviors constitute a significant yet largely unexamined facet of workplace dynamics, with prior research predominantly concentrating on their antecedents, while their potential consequences have been relatively overlooked. Gaining insights into the implications of such unethical pro-family behavior is essential for the effective management of organizational behavior. The present study addresses this gap by examining the impacts of unethical pro-family behavior on employees’ work and family lives, as well as the underlying mechanisms and boundary conditions.
Drawing upon the uncertainty-identity theory, we have developed a comprehensive model to explore the consequences of unethical pro-family behavior. Utilizing a multifaceted approach that includes an experimental study, a multi-wave and multi-source field study, and a longitudinal study, we found that unethical pro-family behavior enhances employees’ family identification. Moreover, family identification mediates the relationship between unethical pro-family behavior and both organizational citizenship behavior and family incivility. Additionally, moral identity centrality serves as a boundary condition. When employees possess a high degree of moral identity centrality, the positive influence of unethical pro-family behavior on family identification, and its subsequent indirect effects on organizational citizenship behavior and family incivility, are mitigated. Furthermore, our longitudinal study indicates that the positive outcomes of unethical pro-family behavior are transient. Specifically, the indirect effect of unethical pro-family behavior in reducing family incivility through family identification dissipates after six weeks and may even indirectly foster family incivility after eight weeks. These findings offer novel insights into the complex and nuanced nature of the consequences of unethical pro-family behavior, which are more intricate than previously recognized.
The aforementioned findings make several significant theoretical contributions. Firstly, by shifting the focus from antecedents to consequences, we advance the understanding of unethical pro-family behavior. Secondly, by examining the mediating role of family identification, we elucidate the mechanisms through which unethical pro-family behavior affects employees’ work and family lives, thereby extending our comprehension of the underlying processes. Thirdly, the investigation of the moderating role of moral identity centrality provides crucial insights into the conditions under which unethical pro-family behavior is likely to exert its effects, thereby enriching the theoretical framework of this research area and offering valuable implications for organizational interventions. Fourthly, by exploring the time-window effects of unethical pro-family behavior, we foster a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of its dynamics, providing a new direction for future research in related fields. Finally, we reveal the ambivalent nature of unethical pro-family behavior, contributing to the field of work-family interface research by applying the uncertainty-identity theory.

Key words: unethical pro-family behavior, family identification, organizational citizenship behavior, family incivility, moral identity centrality

中图分类号:

B849: C93

农梅兰, 朱瑜, 王雁飞. (2025). 以家庭之名行不义之事: 不道德亲家庭行为的影响及其机制. 心理学报, 57(7), 1262-1280.

NONG Meilan, ZHU Yu, WANG Yanfei. (2025). Acting unethical in the guise of family: The effects and mechanisms of unethical pro-family behavior. Acta Psychologica Sinica, 57(7), 1262-1280.

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