摘要:

This paper reports the findings of a study of 103 home care workers who have cared for PWAs. It investigated degree of "exposure" to AIDS cases, perception of risk of occupational contagion, client/worker relationships, attitudes toward homosexuality and drug abuse and other work related factors for their relationship with psychological morale and job satisfaction. Multivariate analyses found sociodemographic characteristics and physical health to be the strongest predictors of morale. The quality of client/worker relationships and risk perception were the strongest predictors of job satisfaction. These findings, and that of the relative lack of importance of exposure to AIDS cases and attitudes toward the risk groups in accounting for job satisfaction, are discussed in terms of qualitative data collected from respondents during informal small group discussions.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v18n01_01

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1992

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Little is known about the qualitative components of women's multiple roles or about women's perceptions and subjective feelings about their occupational and domestic roles, although all of these factors modulate health outcomes. The research upon which this manuscript is based was designed to respond to the need for understanding the daily experiences of women in clerical jobs. The data about spousal role satisfactions, stress and coping strategies, as perceived and articulated by them, indicates there are almost an equal number of satisfying and stressful aspects of the spousal relationship. Examples of the satisfying aspects are companionship, reciprocity, and interaction; while stressful aspects are inequality of tasks, disagreements and domination. Women in this study cope by using strategies that are more solitary in nature. They identify very little power to negotiate support and tangible assistance.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v18n01_02

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1992

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

This study employed a quota sample of 200 black and white professional-managerial women from the Memphis, Tennessee, area to explore the relationships among occupational stress, social support, and well-being. Data were gathered through face-to-face, focused life history interviews. Depression was measured using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD). Social support for one's career was assessed from three sources: family, friends, and co-workers, and measures of occupational stress included workload, unfair/impersonal treatment, and trouble with boss or subordinates. Using multiple regression techniques, the findings of this study indicate that there are complex differences in levels of social support, occupational stress, and depression across social structural dimensions (race, class background, supervisory status, marital status, parental status) for this sample, including significant two-and three-way interactions. Trouble with boss or subordinates was also found to be related to levels of depression. Career support from friends, co-workers, and family, on the other hand, did not directly benefit the women's well-being or lessen the damaging effects of interpersonal job conflict on their mental health.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v18n01_03

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1992

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

The study reported was undertaken to explore allegations that women veterans have not received the quality of care in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that is typical of that being received by their male counterparts. The study consisted of a chart review of male and female inpatients (n = 114) and telephone interviews with a subsample of these veterans (n = 55) treated at a large metropolitan VA hospital. Overall, chart documentation was poor, regardless of gender. On average, two-thirds of males and females receive regular gender-specific examinations, although the number is somewhat lower for females. Both women and men were quite satisfied with the care they received. Future studies should focus on the evaluation of workable solutions to providing equitable health care to women veterans that are already in operation.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v18n01_04

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1992

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Legislative activity regarding parental and family medical leave has been intense, with heated debate, in both national and state political arenas. Proponents of legislation report that policy is needed because of women's increasing rate of labor force participation and the concomitant shortage of substitute infant care. Benefits of policy are presumed to include women's health and parent-child bonding. However, no direct empirical evidence exists to support these assumptions. Opponents of legislation say that the cost of policy is burdensome to employers. However, the General Accounting Office reports that the only measurable net costs to employers associated with the federal bill will be to cover the leave takers' health insurance premiums. This literature review examines the above issues and identifies a policy relevant research agenda, crucial to the development of rational and humane policy.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v18n01_05

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1992

数据来源: Taylor

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This study uses a longitudinal design to examine the extent to which social support at work is protective against death and the degree to which it explains mortality differences between employed women and those not in paid employment. Women's total role responsibilities and community involvement, as an alternative source of social support and social integration, are also considered in the analysis. The outcome examined is mortality risk over a 15 year period. The 1140 women included in this study were randomly selected from among members of a large HMO and were part of a household interview conducted in 1970-71. Medical and vital records for 15 years post interview period are linked with the survey data. The results of this analysis suggest that social support at work is protective against mortality among employed women and contributes to mortality risk differences between employed and nonemployed women. While the relative hazard of death for nonemployed women who have some community involvement is greater than for employed women, the difference is not statistically significant. Community involvement may provide an alternative, albeit weaker, avenue for gaining some of the same advantages available in paid employment. Future research directions are discussed.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v18n01_06

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1992

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

No abstract available for this article.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v18n01_07

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1992

数据来源: Taylor