ABSTRACT

The purpose of this volume is to showcase alternative theoretical and methodological approaches to work and family research, and present methodological alternatives to the widely known shortcomings of current research on work and the family.

In the first part of the book contributors consider various theoretical perspectives including:

  • Positive Organizational Psychology
  • System Theory
  • Multi-Level Theoretical Models
  • Dyadic Study Designs

The chapters in Part Two consider a number of methodological issues including: key issues pertaining to sampling, the role of diary studies, Case Cross-over designs, Biomarkers, and Cross-Domain and Within-Domain Relations. Contributors also elaborate the conceptual and logistical issues involved in incorporating novel measurement approaches.

The book will be of essential reading for researchers and students in work and organizational psychology, and related disciplines.

chapter 5|22 pages

Not always a sweet home

Family and job responsibilities constrain recovery processes

chapter 6|17 pages

Consequences of combining work and family roles

A closer look at cross-domain versus within-domain relations

chapter 8|17 pages

Experience sampling methods for work—family research

A review and research agenda

chapter 11|20 pages

Using direct observational methods to study the real lives of families

Advantages, complexities, and conceptual and practical considerations