Thesis (M.P.A.)--Kutztown University, 1996. / Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2942. Abstract precedes thesis as [3] preliminary leaves. Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 92-98).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--George Mason University, 2009. / Vita: p. 94. Thesis director: Eden B. King. Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed June 10, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-93). Also issued in print.

This thesis focuses on balancing work and family as a crucial aspect of family policies of European countries that are in this area considered to be successful regard to higher levels of fertility. Its aim is to identify real possibilities how to modernize specific parameter of the family policy in the Czech Republic in response to the ongoing shift in attitudes of young generation who choose alternative family and reproductive strategies than the previous generation. The work summarizes the findings of population economics, demography, sociology and gender studies, which supports to compile a more comprehensive analysis. The thesis used a comparative analysis method to assess the selected key instruments to balance work and family in the Czech Republic and selected European countries - France, Austria and Sweden. The thesis evaluates the rate and manner of their use and also an optimality of the institutional environment in terms of creating appropriate conditions for the reconciliation of family and gender roles.

Syftet med denna kvalitativa studie var att undersöka om och i så fall hur människor påverkas av sina privata liv på arbetsplatsen och hur de hanterar situationen. Vikten låg på anställdas upplevelser genom att tydliggöra deras känslor och uppfattningar. Urvalet delades in i två grupper, yrken som jobbar med barn i åldern 4-8 år och yrken som jobbar inom produktion och det genomfördes 8 semistrukturerade intervjuer. Datan analyserades med hjälp av en tematisk analys. Resultatet synliggjorde tre teman utifrån deltagarnas upplevelser. För det första, en upplevd förändring av humör, tankar och beteenden, för det andra följder som crossover och förändrad prestation, och för det tredje olika tillvägagångssätt med olika bakomliggande anledningar. Slutsatsen är att majoriteten upplevde FW-spillover och att alla intervjuade påverkades av vissa följder på arbetsplatsen samt hanterade situationen på olika sätt. Det fanns inga stora skillnader mellan grupperna eller kön. / The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate whether, and if so how, people are affected by their private lives in the workplace and how they cope with such situations. The emphasis was on employees' experiences by clarifying their feelings and perceptions. The sample was divided into two groups, professions that work with children aged 4-8 years and professions that work in production and 8 semi-structured interviews were conducted. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed three themes based on participants' experiences. First, a perceived change in mood, thoughts and behaviors; second, consequences as crossover and changed performance; and third, various approaches with different underlying reasons. The conclusion was that the majority experienced FW spillover and that all interviewees were affected by certain consequences at the workplace and used special coping strategies. There were no significant differences between the groups or gender.

Thesis (M.B.A.) - Carleton University, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-161). Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Syftet med studien var att undersöka om upplevelsen av Work-Life Balance (uppdelat på Family-Work Conflict och Work-Family Conflict) var beroende av kön och av huruvida deltagarna hade barn under 13 år eller inte. Studien syftade även till att undersöka om kvantitativa arbetskrav och beslutskrav kunde predicera WLB.  En webbenkätundersökning användes för att genomföra studien, i vilken lärare från 10 olika gymnasieskolor i Sverige deltog. Totalt besvarade 125 gymnasielärare enkäten, varav 103 enkäter var fullständiga och användes i studien. Resultaten visade att män upplevde mer WFC än kvinnor samt att deltagare med barn under 13 år rapporterade större FWC än deltagare som inte hade det. Resultatet visade även att kvantitativa arbetskrav predicerade WFC, alltså att höga kvantitativa arbetskrav innebar att arbetslivet kom i konflikt med familjelivet, 30,5 % av variationen i WFC kan förklaras av variationen i kvantitativa arbetskrav. / The aim of the study was to investigate whether the experience of the Work- Life Balance (divided on Family -Work Conflict and Work -Family Conflict) was dependent on gender and whether the participants had children under 13 years old or not. The study also aimed to investigate whether quantitative work demands and decision demands could predict WLB. The study was conducted as a web survey, in which teachers from 10 different high schools in Sweden participated. A total of 125 surveys were submitted, 103 of these were complete surveys and were used in the study. The results of the study showed that men experienced WFC more than women and participants that had children under the age of 13 reported a higher level of FWC than participants that did not have children under the age of 13. The result also showed that quantitative work demands predicted WFC, thus high quantitative work demands resulted in a bigger conflict between work life and personal life, 30, 5 % of the variation in WFC can be explained by the variation in quantitative work demands.

This study's aim was to investigate the difference between women's an men's experience of Work-Life Balance in a seasonal based proffesion. The study investigated eventual differences in employee's experiences of Work Life Balance during on-and off season in the organization. The study was conducted through a web-based survey made by Google forms with 74 completed answers. The results showed that there was a difference in the experience of WFC and FWC between on and off season. The results showed thah there was a significant difference in the experience of FWC during the on season. The results showed that there was a significant difference in the experiene of FWC between men end women, where men experienced a higher level of FWC. The results didn't show a significant difference in the experience of WFC between men and women.

n often ignored aspect of parenting and family work is the responsibility-related caregiving (i.e. the monitoring, arranging, and planning) that is done to ensure that a child is cared for. Among fathers and mothers who have a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the intensity of meeting these needs is greater than for a typically developing child (e.g. additional coordination of schooling, interventions, healthcare, recreation, respite, and after-school services). As is the case for all parents, they must also attend to the demands of household labor (e.g. car maintenance, groceries, laundry, yard care), nurture their relationships (e.g. partner, friends, other family members) and find time to pursue interests outside of the home. The aim of this study was to examine parents’ management of and satisfaction with the division of responsibility-related caregiving and household labor, parenting stress, the couple’s relationship quality, and family functioning among parents of children with an ASD. Fathers (n = 66) and mothers (n = 104) of school-age children with an ASD responded to an online questionnaire. Most parents (mean 41.4 y.) were white (95%) and well-educated (98% had at least some college). All lived in the United States with the child and the child’s other parent. Parents provided information about their child (82% boys, mean 8.8 y.), including level of functioning. Fathers managed less responsibility-related caregiving than mothers, but they did not differ in their management of household labor. Parents were most satisfied with how the family work was shared when they managed less of it; however, when one parent always managed the work, satisfaction with the couple’s relationship was lowest and parenting stress was highest. Satisfaction with how the family work was shared was positively associated with overall family functioning. In general, parents, couples, and families fare better when the management of family work is shared between parents. Findings will further our understanding of the experience of fathers and mothers who have a child with an ASD, and may aid in our efforts to best support families affected by the autism spectrum disorders.

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar as transformacoes da producao artesanal de redes de dormir, no nordeste brasileiro, e as repercussoes dessas transformacoes onde essa atividade e exercida. Para se atingir tal objetivo, parte-se do pressuposto de que as transformacoes ocorridas decorrem de processos relacionados com a incorporacao de materias-primas industriais e de ampliacao do mercado de consumo, sobretudo quando a rede passa a ser considerada como um bem de lazer e decoracao. Este estudo procura abranger os diferentes segmentos relacionados com essa problematica em algumas cidades nordestinas. Numa pesquisa direta, coletaram-se informacoes sobre as materias-primas, os instrumentos, as tecnicas e as relacoes sociais inerentes a atividade. Este estudo mostra que as transformacoes verificadas abrangem a reorganizacao da producao de redes e o aproveitamento das tecnicas de tecelagem das redes para a producao de outros bens, contribuindo, assim para a reproducao do espaco. / This study has the objective to analyze changes in handcraft of sleeping hammocks in Brazilian Northeast and implications of these transformations upon developed activities. In order to achieve this end, the premise is that occurred changes are caused by processes related to incorporation of industrial raw materials and expansion of consumption market, mainly when hammock becomes a leisure and decorative article. This research covers different segments related to this problem in some northeast cities. On direct research, it was collected information about raw material, instruments, techniques and social relations inherent to the activity. This study demonstrates that verified changes comprises reorganization of hammock production and utilization of hammock weaving techniques on other goods manufacturing and so contributing space reproduction.

Adlerian family counseling was developed and systematized by Rudolf Dreikurs and carried into the world by his many student/colleagues, including Oscar Christensen and Manford Sonstegard. This is an experiential workshop using Dreikurs’ model in multiple family consultation demonstrations. Interventions include assessments of family constellation, mistaken goals, typical days, goal disclosure, and the use of encouragement and natural and logical consequences.