Abstract
Population ageing and expected labour shortages mean that successful reconciliation of adult care and paid work is becoming a key issue for employers, employees and frail older people alike. Based on the detailed workplace-related variables in the fourth European Working Condition Survey, we examined differences in levels and determinants of carers' and non-carers' role conflict and one of its outcomes, absenteeism. We found caregivers to exhibit higher levels of perceived work-family conflict. Work schedules and time regimes affect carers' and non-carers' work-family conflict alike. However, good friends at work and work overload have a larger impact on carers' work-family conflict. Furthermore, we found indications for a trade-off between perceived work-to-family conflict and absenteeism via workplace policies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 460 - 469 |
Journal | Journal of Family and Economic Issues |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2013 |
Austrian Classification of Fields of Science and Technology (ÖFOS)
- 509005 Gerontology
- 502025 Econometrics
- 504027 Special sociology