Abstract
In Japan, the entry of women into the work force has become increasingly common. The number of dual-earner families has been larger than that of single-earner families since 1997. Wives play a more important role in child care and housework in dual-earner couples with one or more children because of their husbands' longer working hours and because they conform to traditional gender roles. Thus, there is a potential for interference or conflict between the work and non-work lives of dual- earner couples (especially for the wives). This chapter examines work-family balance and its impact on well-being among Japanese dual-earner couples from a spillover-crossover perspective. It also discusses several unexamined issues, which need further research.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Contemporary Occupational Health Psychology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Global Perspectives on Research and Practice |
| Publisher | Wiley Blackwell |
| Pages | 84-96 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Volume | 3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118713860 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118713907 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 May 5 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Japanese dual-earner couples
- Spillover-crossover model
- Well-being
- Work-family balance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology