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 Info | Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2007. |
| Description | xxv, 367 pages : illustrations, forms ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Series | Series 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-254) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2006029720 |
| ISBN | 0805846034 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780805846034 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0805846042 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780805846041 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HD4904.25 .N44 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |