Ben Goodman
Publications [#200368] of Ben Goodman
Journal Articles
- Goodman, W.B., Crouter, A.C., & The Family Life Project Key Investigators, Longitudinal associations between maternal work stress, negative work-family spillover, and depressive symptoms,
Family Relations, vol. 58 no. 3
(2009),
pp. 245-258, ISSN 1741-3729 [full], [doi]
(last updated on 2011/12/20)Abstract:
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 showed 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.Keywords:
Keywords: • • depression; • work and families; • work/family balance; • working mothers