It doesn't always add up
Examining Dual-Earner Couples' Decision to Off-Shift
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2172178 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Colleen E Pagnan, Donna S Lero (0000-0003-1678-1713), Shelley M Macdermid Wadsworth (0000-0002-5443-2760) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 297-316 |
| Publication date | 2011-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Community Work & Family (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1366-8803 • E-ISSN: 1469-3615 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13668803.2010.520843 |
| OpenAlex | W2005961435 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 26 |
Grounded in social exchange theory and symbolic interactionism, this study examines the decision-making processes, as well as perceived costs and benefits to Canadian dual-earner couples working complementary shifts to manage work and care responsibilities. Qualitative data from 12 dyads and one individual were used to explore the meanings and priorities that couples attached to costs and rewards of an off-shifting arrangement. For most couples, the decision to off-shift reflected an incongruent cost–benefit analysis. Most couples reported that despite its costs, off-shifting was the best arrangement for them to simultaneously achieve their work and family goals. One of the most commonly reported benefits was increased father involvement. Implications for workplace policy are discussed. Puesto a tierra en teoría social del intercambio e interactionism simbólico, este estudio examina los procedimientos de toma de decisión, tan bien como costes y ventajas percibidos a los pares canadienses del dual-adquirente que trabajan cambios complementarios para manejar responsabilidades del trabajo y del cuidado. Utilizaron los datos cualitativos a partir de 12 díadas y a un individuo para explorar los significados y las prioridades que los pares ataron a los costes y a las recompensas de un arreglo del apagado-desplazamiento. Para la mayoría de los pares, la decisión off-shift a reflejado un análisis de costes y beneficios incongruente. La mayoría de los pares divulgaron que a pesar de sus costes, el apagado-desplazamiento era el mejor arreglo para que alcancen simultáneamente sus metas del trabajo y de la familia. Uno la mayoría las ventajas común-divulgadas eran implicación creciente del padre. Las implicaciones para la política del lugar de trabajo se discuten. Keywords: non-standard workoff-shiftingchild carework–family balancesocial exchange theorysymbolic interactionismPalabras claves:: trabajo no estándarapagado-desplazamientocuidado de niñosediciones de la trabajar-familiaintercambio socialinteractionism simbólico
Dual (grammatical number · Linguistics · Employment and Welfare Studies · Psychology · Retirement, Disability, and Employment · Work-Family Balance Challenges · Philosophy
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| Unique citing works | 10 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2011 - 2026 (16) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 10 |