Multiple Roles and Women's Mental Health in Canada

• Published in: BMC women's health Vol. 4 Suppl 1; no. Suppl 1; p. S3
• Main Authors: Maclean, Heather, Glynn, Keva, Ansara, Donna
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 25.08.2004; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Analysis; Care and treatment; Diagnosis; Financial management; Gay couples; Health aspects; Mental health; Psychological aspects; Role conflict; Stress (Psychology); Women; Women immigrants; Canada

HEALTH ISSUE: Research on the relationship between women's social roles and mental health has been equivocal. Although a greater number of roles often protect mental health, certain combinations can lead to strain. Our study explored the moderating affects of different role combinations on wome...