Chapter 4 Finding and Maintaining Work-Life Harmony

Responsibilities of a Professional Student Communication Skills –Writing –Speaking –Reading Active learning –Need to know versus want to know

The Adult Learner Unique Qualities –Motivation Extrinsic versus intrinsic Ability to quickly apply new knowledge Active versus passive learning

Roles Definitions –Role –Role set –Role stress –Role overload Issues

Laboring in America

Social Role Theory How does this theory apply? Feminine versus masculine roles –Realistic? –Issues?

Work-Family Balance Why study? Early literature review Work-family integration Harmony –Is it attainable?

Work-Family Conflict Causative factors? Definition Current research Concept of imbalance Spillover –Carry-over stress

Work Quality and Family Interference Variables in work environment –Work stressors Variables in home environment Women and their multiple roles

Life Satisfaction What makes life satisfying? –Hours at work versus at home –Children, no children –Married, not married