Dual-career couples: Specific challenges for work-life integration.

Abele AE, Volmer J (2011)


Publication Language: English

Publication Status: Accepted

Publication Type: Book chapter / Article in edited volumes

Publication year: 2011

Original Authors: Abele-Brehm Andrea E., Volmer Judith

Publisher: Springer

Edited Volumes: Creating Balance?! International perspectives on the work-life integration of professionals.

City/Town: Berlin

Pages Range: 173-192

ISBN: 978-3-642-16198-8

Abstract

Presents an overview of issues regarding dual-career couples (DCCs). After a brief introduction to the development of DCCs and the frequency of DCCs in Europe and the United States, theoretical models that aim to explain why couples live in relationships in which both partners work are outlined. In addition, the potential advantages and disadvantages of this type of relationship are discussed. Then, empirical findings on the relationship between DCCs and stress, well-being, partnership issues, career and mobility issues, parenthood issues, and gender-related issues. Thereafter, strategies to promote work-life integration of DCCs are discussed. These strategies are aimed to assist integration on the individual, partnership, and organizational levels. It is concluded that compatibility management strategies, societal support, and organizational strategies are necessary for successful work-life integration.

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APA:

Abele, A.E., & Volmer, J. (2011). Dual-career couples: Specific challenges for work-life integration. In Kaiser Stephan, Ringlstetter Max, Eikhof Doris Ruth, Pina e Cunha Miguel (Eds.), Creating Balance?! International perspectives on the work-life integration of professionals. (pp. 173-192). Berlin: Springer.

MLA:

Abele, Andrea E., and Judith Volmer. "Dual-career couples: Specific challenges for work-life integration." Creating Balance?! International perspectives on the work-life integration of professionals. Ed. Kaiser Stephan, Ringlstetter Max, Eikhof Doris Ruth, Pina e Cunha Miguel, Berlin: Springer, 2011. 173-192.

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