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Work-Family Conflict, Gender, and Parenthood, 1977-1997

University of Pennsylvania, swinslow{at}ssc.upenn.edu

Although many observers assume that balancing the often-competing demands of work and family has become increasingly difficult in recent decades, little research has explicitly examined this proposition. This study examines this question by drawing on data from the 1977 Quality of Employment Survey and the 1997 National Study of the Changing Workforce. The author found that work-family conflict has increased during this period, particularly for men. In addition, marital, parental, and spouse’s employment status prove to be consistently important predictors of work-family conflict. Future research focusing on men’s experiences of conflict, examining conflict from the perspective of the family unit, and exploring the effects of workplace policies is suggested.

Key Words: work-family conflict • gender • parenthood • family

Journal of Family Issues, Vol. 26, No. 6, 727-755 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0192513X05277522


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