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This study investigates the work–family interactions of married men, the variables affecting these interactions, and the differences between the variables affecting work–family conflict and those affecting work–family enhancement . The subjects of this study were 1,249 married men. The major findings are as follows. First, married men perceived moderate levels of work–family conflict and work–family enhancement both from work to family and from family to work. Second, the level of work–family conflict was higher than that of family–work conflict, and the level of family–work enhancement was higher than that of work–family enhancement. Third, work–family conflict was influenced by external occupational rewards, the relative importance of work and family life, a family-friendly work environment, perceived working hours, and spousal support. The variables that have an effect on work–family enhancement are perceived working hours, a family-friendly work environment, the relative importance of work and family life, and spousal support. Fourth, family–work conflict is influenced by age, spousal support, perceived working hours, and having a preschool-aged child. The variables that have an effect on family–work enhancement are spousal support, seeking internal and external occupational rewards, the relative importance of work and family life, and a family-friendly work environment. Finally, the variables that affect work–family conflict and those affecting work–family enhancement are similar, but the variables affecting family–work conflict and those affecting family–work enhancement are very different.