Psychology at the Intersection of Work and Family: Recommendations for Employers, Working Families, and Policymakers

Demographic data show that major changes have been occurring in the everyday lives of families over the last generation, with the majority of mothers of young children in the workforce and an increasing number of men and women assuming caregiving responsibilities for older relatives. Thus, the 2 pri...

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Published in:The American psychologist 2005-07, Vol.60 (5), p.397-409
Main Author: Halpern, Diane F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Caregivers
Child
Dependents
Employed Parents
Employment
Employment policies
Families & family life
Family
Family (Sociological Unit)
Family Relations
Family Role
Family Work Relationship
Fathers
Female
Gender Identity
Human
Humans
Intergenerational Relations
Labor Force
Male
Mothers
Multiple roles
Occupational Stress
Older Adults
Policy making
Psychology
Psychology - trends
Public Policy
Role Conflicts
Social Change
Social Conditions
Social Values
Stress
USA
Work Environment
Work-Family conflict
Working mothers
Working parents
Working Women
Workplace
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Summary:Demographic data show that major changes have been occurring in the everyday lives of families over the last generation, with the majority of mothers of young children in the workforce and an increasing number of men and women assuming caregiving responsibilities for older relatives. Thus, the 2 primary identities of most adults, defined by their multiple family and work roles, need to be coordinated in ways that promote positive family outcomes, returns on investments for employers, and societal values. Despite changes in the workforce, the world of work is still largely organized for a family model that is increasingly rare-one with a stay-at-home caregiver. Recommendations based on psychological and other social science research are offered to align the needs of working families and employers.
ISSN:0003-066X
1935-990X
DOI:10.1037/0003-066X.60.5.397