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7 - Work–family conflict in individuals' lives: prevalence, antecedents, and outcomes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 October 2009

By
Ulla Kinnunen  and
Saija Mauno
Edited by
Katharina Naswall ,
Johnny Hellgren  and
Magnus Sverke
Ulla Kinnunen
Affiliation:
University of Tampere, Finland
Saija Mauno
Affiliation:
University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Katharina Naswall
Affiliation:
Stockholms Universitet
Johnny Hellgren
Affiliation:
Stockholms Universitet
Magnus Sverke
Affiliation:
Stockholms Universitet
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Summary

The topic of how to balance the demands of work and family life continues to be an increasing problem in today's western society. This is due in part to the changing roles of men and women both in the workplace and at home. Not only are women now more likely to work outside the home, but it is also now more common for men to fulfill more responsibilities within the home. Thus, the increasing participation of women in the workforce as well as the greater number of working single parents and dual-earner families are just a few examples of trends providing employees with challenges in juggling work and family life today. Although this development may produce distinct advantages, such as increased gender equality, enhanced role performance, and generally higher family incomes, it has also increased the likelihood that employees will face difficulties in combining work and family responsibilities.

Working life has also experienced rapid changes since the beginning of the 1990s. The 1990s and the beginning of the twenty-first century are described as a time of major technological and economic change, and these changes are making a lasting impression on the work–family interface. For example, technological advances in communication have made it possible to work almost anywhere: at home or even while traveling.

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The Individual in the Changing Working Life , pp. 126 - 146
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2008

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