AUTHOR=Khan Khalid , e-Habiba Umm- , Sabeen Zara , Waseem Muhammad 

TITLE=Occupational mental health of non-family members in family firms: Evidence from Pakistan

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Public Health

VOLUME=Volume 10 - 2022

YEAR=2022

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.961553

DOI=10.3389/fpubh.2022.961553

ISSN=2296-2565

ABSTRACT=Family-owned firms display distinct dynamics as compared to other firms. Consequently, the outcomes and consequences of these dynamics are also expected to be different. The current study aims at exploring the impact of psychological distance of non-family member employee from a family-member owner, on Occupational mental health such that psychological safety mediates the relationship. Proactive personality was assumed as a potential moderator. Results using SEM and fsQCA show partial mediation effect of psychological safety. The study contributes by examining the distinct nature of family firms and its impact on mental health of non-family member employees.