Working couples caring for children and aging parents : effects on work and well-being / by Margaret B. Neal and Leslie B. Hammer.

Author/creator Neal, Margaret B.
Other author Hammer, Leslie B.
Format Book
Publication InfoMahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2007.
Descriptionxxv, 367 pages : illustrations, forms ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
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SeriesSeries in applied psychology
Series in applied psychology. ^A243219
Contents Foreword / Kathleen Christensen -- Preface -- pt. I: Introduction. The "sandwiched generation" : introduction -- Employer and governmental initiatives affecting work and family life in the United States -- A brief overview of supports provided to working caregivers in countries other than the United States -- Theoretical perspectives on the work-family interface and conceptual framework for the book -- pt. II: Findings from a national study. Who are working, "sandwiched-generation" couples? -- How couples are doing : the effects of being "sandwiched" on work-family fit, well-being, and work -- Development of a model of work-family coping strategies and advice from couples -- Work-family coping strategies : what are the effects on work-family fit, well-being, and work -- Workplace supports : effects on work-family fit, well-being, and work -- Changes in work and family roles and outcomes over time -- pt. III: Effecting change : Where do we go from here? Summary of major findings and recommendations for next steps -- Appendix A: Methods and procedures of the study -- Appendix B: Survey Instruments (Waves 1 and 2) -- Appendix C: Tables.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 233-254) and indexes.
LCCN 2006029720
ISBN0805846034 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780805846034 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0805846042 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780805846041 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HD4904.25 .N44 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold