Generational differences in work-family conflict and synergy

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Volumn 10, Issue 6, 2013, Pages 2544-2559

  Beutell, Nicholas J ^a  

^a IONA COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Autonomy; Generational differences; Job pressure; Mental health; Satisfaction; Self rated health; Social support; Work family conflict; Work family synergy

Indexed keywords

AUTONOMY; LABOR MARKET; MENTAL HEALTH; SELF ASSESSMENT; SOCIAL CAPITAL;

ADULT; ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; FEMALE; GENERATIONAL GROUP; HUMAN; JOB STRESS; LIFE SATISFACTION; MALE; MARRIAGE; MENTAL HEALTH; MISCELLANEOUS NAMED GROUPS; OCCUPATION AND OCCUPATION RELATED PHENOMENA; SOCIAL SUPPORT; WORK FAMILY CONFLICT; WORK FAMILY SYNERGY;

EID: 84879403779     PISSN: 16617827     EISSN: 16604601     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph10062544     Document Type: Article

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