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NCT Number: NCT05080426

Family Supportive Supervisor Training and Workplace Assessment Tool

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of FSST 2.0 (family supportive supervisor training plus support for use of family and sick leaves) using a randomized control trial design. We expect the intervention will increase supervisors' family supportive and leave supportive behaviors, which in turn will increase employees' leave use and decrease employees' work-family conflict, emotional exhaustion, depressive symptoms, and turnover intentions. This study will enroll a minimum 200 groups of managers and their employees. Managers in the intervention condition will complete pre- and 2 post-intervention Workplace Assessments, 2 online training modules, 1 webinar where managers can review intervention content and ask questions and share reactions on the materials. Managers in the control group and employees in both groups will complete pre- and 2 post-intervention Workplace Assessments. The post-intervention Workplace Assessment will be completed 3 and 6 months after the intervention. The total duration of the study is 9 months as the wait list control group will be offered the intervention and 2nd follow up survey after the 6-month trial.

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Key information

Conditions

Psychosocial Deprivation Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Life-work Imbalance Occupational Diseases Occupational Stress Stress, Psychological Work-Related Stress

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907, United States

About this study

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of FSST 2.0 (family supportive supervisor training plus support for use of family and sick leaves) using a randomized control trial design.

  • Phase of the Trial Based on the NIH's definition, the current study is a Phase III clinical trial, which usually involves several hundred or more human subjects, for the purpose of evaluating an experimental intervention in comparison with a standard or controlled intervention or comparing two or more existing treatments.
  • Type of trial - a randomized-control trial
  • Randomization strategy
  • Randomization method The current study employs a cluster randomization strategy to assign organizations to either Condition A (intervention group) or Condition B (control group) for a few key reasons. First, although only the supervisors will receive the training, the effectiveness of the training will be assessed at the employee' level, thereby needing a nested data structure. Second, cluster randomization is effective in reducing contamination (Puffer et al., 2005). Third, when the intervention is offered at a group level, cluster randomization increases the external validity of the results (Donner & Klar, 2000). Within each organization, we will use a balanced group randomization strategy such that there will be an equal number of workgroups/teams/departments in the intervention or control condition. In the event that there is an odd number of such units, a slight imbalance (i.e., groups per condition) will be off by one group, which has minimal impact on statistical power to detect intervention effects.
  • Unit of randomization - organization
  • Allocation ratio - the same number of teams (one supervisor and at least 6 employees) will be recruited in both organization
  • Timing of randomization - before the baseline assessment
  • The statistician of the study will generate and implement the randomization schema.
  • Specification of the number of study groups/arms - 2
  • Duration of the study intervention - 6 months
  • Follow-up period - 3 and 5 months after the intervention
  • Name and brief description of study intervention FSST 2.0 is a workplace intervention package designed to increase supervisors' family and leave supportive behaviors and leave supportive behaviors. The package includes Workplace Assessment tool, 2 30-45-minute online training modules (family-supportive supervisor training and supervisors' leave supportive behavior training), a webinar, behavior training, and organizational reports.
  • Control group The current trial employs a wait-list control group, "whereby participants will receive the usual care and will later receive the intervention in addition to the usual care" (Kinser & Robins, 2013, p.2).

One or more organization will be randomly assigned to receive the intervention and the other organization(s) will serve as a wait-list control group.

Mangers in the intervention group will be asked to:

  • Complete a baseline online survey.
  • Take the Family Supportive Supervisor Training online (FSST) - http://wlhmodule1.s3-website.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/
  • Take the Supervisor Support for Leave Use module training online - http://wlhmodule2.s3-website.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/
  • Track their behaviors for two weeks
  • Participate in a webinar with the opportunity to ask Q & A and make comments.
  • Complete up to 2 post-training surveys. 8. Focus groups may also be conducted to get feedback on the training after the study is over.

Employees in the control group and employees in both groups will be asked to:

  • Complete a base line and follow up surveys over the course of 5 months.

The wait list control group will be offered the training after the trial is over.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • To be 18 years and older
  • To be a supervisor with at least six employees or an employee of a participating supervisor

Exclusion criteria

  • There is no exclusion criterion.

Treatment and study plan

Family Supportive Supervisor Training 2.0

Behavioral

FSST 2.0 is a workplace intervention package designed to increase supervisors' family and leave supportive behaviors and leave supportive behaviors. The package includes Workplace Assessment tool, 2 45-60 minute online training modules (family-supportive supervisor training and supervisors' leave supportive behavior training), a webinar, behavior training, and individualized feedback reports.

Other names: FSST 2.0

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Family supportive supervisor behavior scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (better outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (worse outcome).

  2. Change in Leave Supportive Supervisor Behaviors

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (better outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (worse outcome).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Work-family Conflict

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Work family conflict scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (worse outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (better outcome).

  2. Change in Emotional Exhaustion

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Emotional exhaustion scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (worse outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (better outcome).

  3. Change in Employee's Leave Use

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Number of days of leave used for sick or family leave in the past 6 months. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time. Negative scores = decrease in scores over time.

    Note: higher scores do not represent better or worse outcomes. They are descriptions of use needed for sick or family leave.

  4. Change in Turnover Intentions

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Turnover intentions scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (worse outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (better outcome).

  5. Change in Control Over Work

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Control over work scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (better outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (worse outcome).

  6. Change in Boundary Countrol

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Boundary control scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (better outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (worse outcome).

  7. Change in Work-life Climate

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Work-life climate scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Higher scores = expected to make more family sacrifices. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (worse outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (better outcome).

  8. Change in Work-to-family Positive Spillover

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    WTF positive spillover scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (better outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (worse outcome).

  9. Change in General Supervisor Support

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    General supervisor support scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (better outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (worse outcome).

  10. Change in Supervisor Performance Support

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Supervisor performance support scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (better outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (worse outcome).

  11. Change in Job Satisfaction

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Job satisfaction scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (better outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (worse outcome).

  12. Change in Job Performance

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Job performance scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (better outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (worse outcome).

  13. Change in Organizational Commitment

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Organizational commitment item. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (better outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (worse outcome).

  14. Change in Perceived Health

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Perceived health item. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Higher scores = better health. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (better outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (worse outcome).

  15. Change in Psychological Distress

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Psychological distress scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (worse outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (better outcome).

  16. Change in Perceived Stress

    Time frame: 5 months after the intervention

    Perceived stress scale. Original scale: Minimum value = 1, Maximum value = 5. Reported numbers represent change in these values over time: Time 3 (5-months post-baseline survey) - Time 1 (baseline survey) scores.

    Positive scores = increase in scores over time (worse outcome). Negative scores = decrease in scores over time (better outcome).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Work Life Help

Industry

Collaborators

  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Registry information

Acronym: FSST

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Oct 15, 2021
Registry last updated
Oct 8, 2024

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