Multiple-roles and women's health: a multi-linear model

Author: Sharma, Sarla

Source: Equal Opportunities International, Volume 18, Number 8, 1999 , pp. 16-23(8)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Focuses specifically on women's multiple roles and how this can have a bearing on health and fitness. Looks at how effects of variable dynamics are crystallized in terms of coping strategies, counselling and other, related, research. Discusses various areas where women come under extra stress in multiple roles including: home life; ethnic and racial tensions at work; and various other negative stressors such as: maternal role vulnerability; work vulnerability; perceived quality of role demands and role conflict; influence of personal resources; and stress management. Finishes by listing out recommendations for clinical practice, policy implications and recommends directions for future research to aid in this area.

Keywords: Women; Stress; Health; Role Conflict; Multivariate Analysis

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 1999-08-01