Work and family life
Our workplaces, families and futures
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April 2002
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Abstract
This edition of Family Matters highlights a diverse body of research which takes various approaches to understanding the issues of work and family life. This introductory article provides an overview of the articles addressing these issues, and a review of some of the demographic, economic and social trends which together are leading to the interest in work and family. This is followed by a brief discussion of the range of government policies which could be used to increase the ability of people to successfully balance their family and work responsibilities.
This edition of Family Matters highlights a diverse body of research which takes various approaches to understanding the issues of work and family life. This introductory article provides an overview of the articles addressing these issues, and a review of some of the demographic, economic and social trends which together are leading to the interest in work and family. This is followed by a brief discussion of the range of government policies which could be used to increase the ability of people to successfully balance their family and work responsibilities.