Advances in Human Resource Management Research
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): June - September

Unpacking the Impact of Family Communication Patterns on Gen Z Professional Performance, Mediated by Work Ethic and Moderated by Organizational Culture

Bambang Septiawan (Universitas Islam Balitar, Blitar, Indonesia)
Zulkarnain Zulkarnain (Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Indonesia)
Nik Haryanti (Universitas Islam Balitar, Blitar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Jul 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the relationships between family communication patterns, Organizational culture, work ethic, and professional performance within the frameworks of social cognitive theory and theory of planned behavior. Research Method: Employing a quantitative cross-sectional approach, with 311 respondents. The research analyzes data from participants to test six hypotheses by using SEM-PLS and SMART PLS software. Results and Discussion: The results prove that it significantly enhances both work ethic and professional performance, with work ethic as a key mediator. These findings extend prior literature by focusing on subjective performance perceptions, highlighting cultural influences, particularly in collectivist contexts, and challenging traditional models of work-family facilitation. The study's novelty lies in integrating those theories to explain these dynamics, offering fresh insights into how personal and environmental factors shape workplace outcomes. Implications: The results suggest integrating family support and work ethic development into organizational policies to boost employee performance, alongside conflict resolution strategies to manage dual commitments. Originality: The originality of this research lies in the integration of three domains that have previously been studied largely separately, namely Family Communication Patterns (Koerner & Fitzpatrick, 2002; Schrodt et al., 2008), Work Ethic (Miller & Smith, 2019; Weber & Seron, 2019), and Employee Performance (Borman & Motowidlo, 1997) into a single model mediated by organizational culture among Generation Z employees in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

AHRMR

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Founded in 2023, Advances in Human Resource Management Research publishes original research that promises to advance our understanding of Human Resource Management over diverse topics and research methods. This Journal welcomes research of significance across a wide range of primary and applied ...