Role reward and role stress in managerial and professional women

The importance of balancing personal and work demands has become increasingly relevant in recent years as large numbers of women move into the labour market full time. The present study was designed to examine differences in role rewards and stress amongst a group of 163 managerial and professional...

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Published inPsychological reports Vol. 71; no. 3 Pt 1; p. 851
Main Authors Poole, M E, Langan-Fox, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1992
Subjects
Adult
Career Choice
Female
Gender Identity
Humans
Middle Aged
Motivation
Organizational Culture
Social Environment
Women, Working - psychology
Workload - psychology
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Summary:The importance of balancing personal and work demands has become increasingly relevant in recent years as large numbers of women move into the labour market full time. The present study was designed to examine differences in role rewards and stress amongst a group of 163 managerial and professional women. Subjects completed a questionnaire about the stress and rewards associated with their work and family roles. Although no significant differences were found between managerial and professional women, the mean scores indicated the role of employee is both the most rewarding and the most stressful. Findings are discussed in terms of sample occupation and changing home-work patterns.
ISSN:0033-2941
DOI:10.2466/PR0.71.7.851-854