MURAL - Maynooth University Research Archive Library



    Love Under Duress: How Burnout Mediates the Relationship Between Partner Stress and the Perception of Romantic Partner Support.


    Aplin-Houtz, Matthew J., Ajaiyeoba, Ifeyimika O. and Merrit, Stephanie (2025) Love Under Duress: How Burnout Mediates the Relationship Between Partner Stress and the Perception of Romantic Partner Support. Irish Journal of Management, 44 (1): 2. pp. 3-26. ISSN 1649-248X

    Abstract

    Employees face difficulties in the modern workplace that put a burden on both their professional and personal well-being. This study aimed to clarify the intricate interactions between romantic partner stress, burnout, and the support of a romantic partner in the healing process. The literature emphasizes the role of romantic partners as both resource givers and demand producers. This idea is based on the Conservation of Resources (COR) principle. We sampled full-time employees from various industries in committed long-term partnerships (N=277). Using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to conduct our research, we provide support to understand the complex dynamics of romantic partner support in reducing work-related stress and its effects on burnout. Our results highlight how vital it is to comprehend how the supporting and demanding roles of romantic partners interact to influence burnout. We present our findings, discuss managerial implications, and outline recommendations for future research.
    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: Burnout; Stress; Romantic Partner Support;
    Academic Unit: Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Business
    Item ID: 20940
    Identification Number: 10.2478/ijm-2024-0006
    Depositing User: IAM School of Business
    Date Deposited: 18 Dec 2025 10:11
    Journal or Publication Title: Irish Journal of Management
    Publisher: Irish Academy of Management
    Refereed: Yes
    Use Licence: This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

    Downloads

    Downloads per month over past year

    Origin of downloads

    Altmetric Badge

    Repository Staff Only (login required)

    Item control page
    Item control page