A qualitative examination of the work-family interface: Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

Journal of Vocational Behavior

Volumn 79, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 625-639

  Matthews, Russell A ^a   Booth, Suzanne M ^a   Taylor, Claire F ^a   Martin, Tracy ^a  

^a LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Autism spectrum disorder; Boundary theory; Family friendly policies; Telework; Work family conflict; Work family enhancement

Indexed keywords

EID: 80755190035     PISSN: 00018791     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvb.2011.04.010     Document Type: Article

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