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17-03-2017 | Original Paper

Bringing Work Home: Gender and Parenting Correlates of Work-Family Guilt among Parents of Toddlers

Auteurs: Jessica L. Borelli, S. Katherine Nelson-Coffey, Laura M. River, Sarah A. Birken, Corinne Moss-Racusin

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 6/2017

Abstract

Anecdotal evidence abounds suggesting that as compared to fathers, mothers report greater guilt regarding the negative impact of work on family (WIF-guilt), yet shockingly few quantitative studies have evaluated gender differences or correlates of WIF-guilt. In five studies, we provide an in-depth exploration of parents’ feelings of guilt regarding perceived negative impacts on their children that arise from addressing work over familial responsibilities. We accomplish the following: (1) examine the validity of a novel self-report questionnaire of WIF-guilt (Work-Interfering-With-Family Guilt Scale [WIFGS]), (2) assess gender differences in WIF-guilt in parents of young children (ages 1–3), as well as whether these differences are moderated by WIF-conflict and work demand (number of hours worked), and (3) examine whether higher WIF-guilt predicts more permissive parenting. WIFGS scores were predictably associated with related psychological constructs. Mothers reported significantly higher levels of WIF-guilt than fathers. These effects were enhanced among mothers with high WIF-conflict and a high number of working hours. Consistent with anecdotal accounts and theory, WIF-guilt was associated with higher parenting permissiveness. Results provide directions for additional research on parents’ emotional experiences.

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Titel: Bringing Work Home: Gender and Parenting Correlates of Work-Family Guilt among Parents of Toddlers
Auteurs: Jessica L. Borelli
S. Katherine Nelson-Coffey
Laura M. River
Sarah A. Birken
Corinne Moss-Racusin
Publicatiedatum: 17-03-2017
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 6/2017
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-017-0693-9

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