Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-254) and indexes.
Contents:
Series foreword -- Foreword / Kathleen Christensen -- Preface -- pt. I: Introduction. The "sandwiched generation" : introduction -- Employer and governmental initiatives affecting work and family life in the United States -- A brief overview of supports provided to working caregivers in countries other than the United States -- Theoretical perspectives on the work-family interface and conceptual framework for the book -- pt. II: Findings from a national study. Who are working, "sandwiched-generation" couples? -- How couples are doing : the effects of being "sandwiched" on work-family fit, well-being, and work -- Development of a model of work-family coping strategies and advice from couples -- Work-family coping strategies : what are the effects on work-family fit, well-being, and work -- Workplace supports : effects on work-family fit, well-being, and work -- Changes in work and family roles and outcomes over time -- pt. III: Effecting change : Where do we go from here? Summary of major findings and recommendations for next steps -- Appendix A: Methods and procedures of the study -- Appendix B: Survey Instruments (Waves 1 and 2) -- Appendix C: Tables.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.