A STUDY ON THE MECHANISM OF WORKLOAD ON JOB PERFORMANCE OF YOUNG TEACHERS IN JIANGXI PROVINCE: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF WORKFAMILY CONFLICT

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between work demands, work-family conflict, and job performance among young teachers in Jiangxi Province, China. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 594 young teachers from six universities in Jiangxi Province. The findings indicated that increased work demands negatively affected job performance, suggesting that excessive work demands had detrimental effects on young teachers' performance. Moreover, work demands positively influenced work-family conflict, indicating that higher work demands were associated with increased work-family conflict. Work-family conflict, in turn, negatively impacted job performance, indicating that greater work-family conflict led to decreased job performance. Furthermore, work-family conflict was found to mediate the relationship between work demands and job performance, highlighting its crucial role. Comparative analysis based on demographic variables revealed significant differences in work demands, work-family conflict, and job performance among young teachers in Jiangxi Province. In conclusion, this study provided practical recommendations for managing work demands, promoting work-family balance, and addressing the career development and training needs of young teachers.