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Contextual Influences on Work and Family Roles: Gender, Culture, and Socioeconomic Factors
Author(s) -
PerroneMcGovern Kristin M.,
Wright Stephen L.,
Howell Desiree S.,
Barnum Emily L.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the career development quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.846
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 2161-0045
pISSN - 0889-4019
DOI - 10.1002/j.2161-0045.2014.00067.x
Subject(s) - conceptualization , socioeconomic status , work (physics) , psychology , interface (matter) , conceptual framework , empirical research , career development , social psychology , sociology , social science , epistemology , population , computer science , engineering , bubble , maximum bubble pressure method , parallel computing , mechanical engineering , philosophy , demography , artificial intelligence
Multiple factors influence the ways in which men and women combine work and family roles. Career counselors and other career development professionals must be cognizant of the cultural shifts in gender roles and the unique perspectives of younger generations regarding work–family interface. Workplace characteristics, economic trends, and personal values converge to influence decisions related to career, family, and other life roles. Much of the existing literature addressing work–family interface has been conducted in the United States and may not generalize to international populations. In this conceptual article, the authors examine current empirical knowledge and culturally sensitive frameworks for understanding work–family interface across countries and cultures. The authors discuss implications and recommendations for practice based on an integrated conceptualization of the literature.