Resolving couples' work-family conflicts: The complexity of decision making and the introduction of a new framework

Radcliffe, Laura S ORCID: 0000-0002-7801-1995 and Cassell, Catherine (2014) Resolving couples' work-family conflicts: The complexity of decision making and the introduction of a new framework. HUMAN RELATIONS, 67 (7). pp. 793-819.

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Abstract

<jats:p> The goal of this study is to develop a theoretical framework in order to illuminate the cues involved in real life work–family conflict resolution within dual-earner couples. We draw on episodic and longitudinal data from qualitative diaries kept for a one-month period by both members of 24 dual-earner couples (48 participants) with child dependants, as well as from introductory and subsequent in-depth qualitative interviews with the couples, both together and apart. Two distinct types of work–family decision making: a) anchoring decisions and b) daily decisions were revealed, each of which were differentially impacted by enabling and constraining cues, considerations of fairness and equity, and beliefs, values and preferences. The findings suggest that the decision-making process engaged in by couples in incidents of work–family conflict does not progress in a logical sequence, but instead involves numerous complex negotiations and interactions. A decision-making framework encapsulating these findings is reported, highlighting the cues considered when making both types of work–family conflict decisions, and the relationships between them. </jats:p>

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	conflict, decision making, diaries, dual-earner, longitudinal, qualitative, work and family
Subjects:	?? BF ?? ?? HD28 ??
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	11 Mar 2016 14:47
Last Modified:	16 Dec 2022 04:23
DOI:	10.1177/0018726713506022
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/2054040

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