Over the past four decades, work/family research has attracted considerable attention.
Initially it was the growing participation of women in the workforce that spurred interest, with much early research focusing on the conflicts experienced by women in trying to meet the competing demands of their work and family roles.
Increasingly, however, research on work and family has shown that positive aspects can emerge from the interaction of these spheres for both women and men.
For instance, resources acquired in one role can be reinvested in the other. Participation in one domain can create energy that can be used to enhance experiences in the other.
See full Article.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
How Work and Family Can Enrich Each Other
Over the past four decades, work/family research has attracted considerable attention.
Initially it was the growing participation of women in the workforce that spurred interest, with much early research focusing on the conflicts experienced by women in trying to meet the competing demands of their work and family roles.
Increasingly, however, research on work and family has shown that positive aspects can emerge from the interaction of these spheres for both women and men.
For instance, resources acquired in one role can be reinvested in the other. Participation in one domain can create energy that can be used to enhance experiences in the other.
See full Article.
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