Chapter 5 Work and Family Life

Question 1

Social Roles

Answer 1

Regulate how we interact with others and embed us in networks of support and mutual obligation.
Social roles can change (spouse, retirement).

Question 2

Employment

Answer 2

Jobs have moved from stability to jobs that are precarious, offer less income, less benefits etc.
Unemployment = worse health
Unemployment = chronic stress

Question 3

Stress proliferation

Answer 3

The process by which an initial stressor gives rise to other stressors. Job loss can trigger many other stressors.

Question 4

Marital Status

Answer 4

Married people have lower rates of morbidity, lower mortality rates, less mental health problems, are less likely to smoke.
Marriage improves health outcomes more for men.

Question 5

Divorce

Answer 5

Creates stress proliferation.
- If the marriage is providing chronic strain or a noxious environment, a single stressful life event could lead to no adverse health effects.

Question 6

Work-life balance and health

Answer 6

The subjective feeling that one is able to manage multiple roles in society and maintain the boundaries between work and home life.
Work-to-family conflict: work life interferes with family
Family-to-work: life interferes with work responsibilites