Multiple Roles and Well-Being: A Study of Mothers of Preschool Age Children |
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Authors: | Rosalind C. Barnett |
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Affiliation: | Wellesley College |
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Abstract: | The relation of well-being to involvement in multiple roles was examined in a study of 134 Caucasian women. All subjects were married and mothers of at least one preschool child; 50 were also paid workers. Two indices of well-being were used: (a) self-esteem; and (b) satisfaction with one's current role pattern. No differences in level of well-being were found between the employed and nonemployed groups. Findings were discussed in relation to theoretical perspectives on multiple role involvement. |
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