Longitudinal Associations between Maternal Work Stress, Negative Work-Family Spillover, and Depressive Symptoms.
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2009-07-01
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The current study examined associations over an 18-month period between maternal work stressors, negative work-family spillover, and depressive symptoms in a sample of 414 employed mothers with young children living in six predominantly nonmetropolitan counties in the Eastern United States. Results from a one-group mediation model revealed that a less flexible work environment and greater work pressure predicted higher levels of depressive symptoms, and further, that these associations were mediated by perceptions of negative work-family spillover. Additionally, results from a two-group mediation model suggested that work pressure predicted greater perceptions of spillover only for mothers employed full-time. Findings suggest the need for policies that reduce levels of work stress and help mothers manage their work and family responsibilities.
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Goodman, W B, undefined Crouter, A C and The Family Life Project Key Investigators (2009). Longitudinal Associations between Maternal Work Stress, Negative Work-Family Spillover, and Depressive Symptoms. Fam Relat, 58(3). pp. 245–258. 10.1111/j.1741-3729.2009.00550.x Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/15885.
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Ben Goodman
Ben Goodman is a research scientist at the Center for Child and Family Policy. His research interests focus broadly on the implementation and evaluation of population-based interventions to reduce child maltreatment and improve parent and child health and well-being, including the evidence-based Family Connects postpartum nurse home visiting program. His research also examines how sources of stress and support shape the quality of parent-child relationships, parents’ own well- being, and child development.
Research Interests:- Home Visiting
- Child Maltreatment
- Parenting
- Program Evaluation
- Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University - 2009
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