Experiencing work-family enrichment as a separated parent in Australia
Van den Eynde, A (通讯作者),Univ Antwerp, Sint Jacobstr 2, B-2000 Antwerp, Belgium.
Contrary to approaching work and family as conflictual roles, a shift towards acknowledgement of the positive interaction between work and family has been detected. This research investigated whether married/cohabiting and divorced/separated parents differ in terms of work-family enrichment, considering their gender and relationship status after separation. Data from 3993 married/cohabiting and 1455 divorced/separated parents from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) database were analysed using regression analysis. The results revealed a complex interplay of relationship status and gender. Single mothers experience more work-family enrichment after a break-up than do mothers with a partner. No differences were found for fathers.