TY - JOUR
T1 - The work-family dyad
T2 - Multi-level perspectives
AU - Heraty, Noreen
AU - Morley, Michael J.
AU - Cleveland, Jeanette N.
PY - 2008/6/27
Y1 - 2008/6/27
N2 - Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce a selection of papers within the issue that discuss the work-family interface. Design/methodology/approach The themes of the papers in the issue are outlined Findings The papers address the following: conflict, facilitation and individual coping styles across the work and family domains; generational differences in work-family conflict and work-family synergy for Generation X, baby boomers and matures; the development and transmission of work-related attitudes; a cross cultural comparison of female managers attitudes, experiences and career choices; the impact of individual and organisational characteristics on work-family conflict and career outcomes, and the variation of work life integration experiences of mid-career professional women. Originality/value The paper introduces the special issue which provides a varied mix of theoretical approaches and multi-level perspectives to scope out and explain the links between work and family life.
AB - Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce a selection of papers within the issue that discuss the work-family interface. Design/methodology/approach The themes of the papers in the issue are outlined Findings The papers address the following: conflict, facilitation and individual coping styles across the work and family domains; generational differences in work-family conflict and work-family synergy for Generation X, baby boomers and matures; the development and transmission of work-related attitudes; a cross cultural comparison of female managers attitudes, experiences and career choices; the impact of individual and organisational characteristics on work-family conflict and career outcomes, and the variation of work life integration experiences of mid-career professional women. Originality/value The paper introduces the special issue which provides a varied mix of theoretical approaches and multi-level perspectives to scope out and explain the links between work and family life.
KW - Conflict management
KW - Cultural studies
KW - Family
KW - Sociology of work
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=47349104281&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1108/02683940810884496
DO - 10.1108/02683940810884496
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:47349104281
SN - 0268-3946
VL - 23
SP - 477
EP - 483
JO - Journal of Managerial Psychology
JF - Journal of Managerial Psychology
IS - 5
ER -
