Breadwinners and caregivers: interviews with working women

Based on interviews with 77 women, examined the strains experienced and supports needed to balance work and family responsibilities. One in 5 women interviewed had considered quitting work because of caregiving. The functioning of the elderly family member, the amount of caregiving work performed, a...

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Published in:Journal of gerontological social work 1989-01, Vol.14 (1989), p.19-40
Main Authors: Gibeau, J L, Anastas, J W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carers
Elderly people
Women
Working women
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Summary:Based on interviews with 77 women, examined the strains experienced and supports needed to balance work and family responsibilities. One in 5 women interviewed had considered quitting work because of caregiving. The functioning of the elderly family member, the amount of caregiving work performed, and selected job factors affected absenteeism and the likelihood that a woman might consider quitting her job. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0163-4372