Abstract
Drawing on the spillover–crossover perspective and the Actor–Partner Interdependence Model (APIM), this study examines how perceived servant leadership influences family satisfaction among dual-earner couples. Using three-wave matched data from 403 dual-earner couples, we test a mediation model in which providing spousal support serves as a key behavioral mechanism. The results show that perceived servant leadership is positively related to individuals’ provision of spousal support. In turn, providing spousal support enhances both employees’ own family satisfaction (actor effect) and their partners’ family satisfaction (partner effect). Bootstrapping analyses further confirm that providing spousal support mediates the relationships between servant leadership and family satisfaction for both actors and partners. The findings highlight the broader influence of servant leadership beyond the workplace and underscore its importance in promoting well-being in dual-earner families.