Breaking the Mold
A Qualitative Exploration of Mothers in Christian Academia and Their Experiences of Spousal Support
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2346709 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Roxane R Thorstad (Biola University, corresponding author), Tamara L Anderson (0000-0003-0973-9226, Biola University), M E L Hall (0000-0002-6342-4340, Biola University), Michele M Willingham (Hope International University), Michele Willingham (Hope International University), Lisa Carruthers (Biola University) |
| Year | 2006 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 229-251 |
| Publication date | 2006-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Family Issues (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0192-513X • E-ISSN: 1552-5481 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0192513x05282189 |
| OpenAlex | W4239012472 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 19 |
Women who have chosen to invest in multiple roles as wife, mother, and professional often experience difficulty in balancing these roles. However, research shows that spousal support for women investing in multiple roles can be an important factor in their experience of distress. The authors conduct qualitative interviews designed to gather experiential information with 30 women who are both faculty members at Christian universities around the country and mothers of children living in the home. Information on the participants' relationships with their husbands and their experiences of spousal support, both practically and emotionally, are determined. Participants report that their spouses help them practically through child care, household chores, and availability in a crisis. Additionally, spouses help their wives through emotional support, including mutual respect, pride in their wives' accomplishments, and interest in their wives' work
Developmental psychology · Distress · Emotional support · Pride · Qualitative research · Social support · Sociology · Wife · Clinical Psychology · Emotional Labor in Professions · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Psychology · Social Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges
Turbulent academic journey of female academics
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A Temporal Multifaceted Adaptation Approach to the Experiences of Employed Mothers
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An Examination of Employed Mothers' Work-Family Narratives and Perceptions of Husbands' Support
The Man Behind the Woman
Work and Family Research in the First Decade of the 21st Century
Basics of qualitative research
The Quality of Qualitative Research
Do Babies Matter? The Effect of Family Formation on the Lifelong Careers of Academic Men and Woman
Gender, Job and Family Conditions, and Psychological Symptoms
The Impact of Childcare Responsibility and Self-Efficacy on the Psychological Health of Professional Working Mothers
Maternity Leave, Role Quality, Work Involvement, and Mental Health One Year After Delivery
Career Strategies for Women in Academe
Subtle Sexism
Spouse, parent, worker
Stress, social support, and the buffering hypothesis
Gender, Household Labor, and Psychological Distress
Thinking about the Baby
Symbolic Traditionalism and Pragmatic Egalitarianism
Exploring the Work and Family Relationship
The Effect of Children on the Mental Health of Women in the Paid Labor Force
| Unique citing works | 8 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,44 |
| Citation span | 2008 - 2023 (16) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |