Work-Family Identities and Work-Family Conflicts

Abstract

Using survey data from Utah, we examine the direct and indirect effects of individuals' identification with work and family on work-to-family and family-to-work conflict. Our analysis uncovers two notable indirect effects of family identity. For men, identification with the family is associated with job flexibility, which is associated with a decrease in work-to-family conflict. For women, identification with the family is associated with housework satisfaction, which is associated with a decrease in family-to-work conflict. These indirect effects suggest that family identity may play some role in reducing work-family conflict, albeit in different ways for men and women.     

Lesbian and Gay Elders and Long-Term Care: Identifying the Unique Psychosocial Perspectives and Challenges

This qualitative study of lesbian and gay elders seeks to identify the psychosocial challenges this community faces regarding long-term care. Two focus groups were conducted among 16 gay elders in community and long-term care settings. Participants reported fear of being rejected or neglected by healthcare providers, particularly personal care aides; fear of not being accepted and respected by other residents; fear of having to go back into the closet if placed in long-term care; and a preference for gay-friendly care. Participants suggested staff training to promote acceptance and respect for gay people, and favorably perceived gay-specific and gay-friendly living arrangements.     

Exploring the Nature of Same-Sex Relationships

This study explored the relationship structure and experiences of 145 people in the United States, aged 50 and above, in long-term, same-sex relationships. A survey assessed relationship satisfaction and roles, caregiving, shared assets, and relationship protection and support. The ENRICH couple scales revealed high scores in communication, conflict resolution, and couple satisfaction. Most participants had taken steps to protect shared assets and assign legal authority to their partners. Participants expressed differing views regarding marriage. This study reveals distinctions based on gender and age that will inform practice with this population.     

Advance Directives Among Korean American Older Adults: Knowledge,Attitudes, and Behavior

The study objective was to explore knowledge, attitudes, and behavior about advance directives and how cultural values influence these beliefs. Three focus groups with 23 Korean American older adults were conducted. Advance directives were seen as helpful for ensuring that preferences for unwanted end-of-life treatment are honored and for relieving the decision-making burden on family members. However, some viewed completing advance directives as contrary to focusing on living. Culturally competent education about advance directives for Korean American older adults is necessary to help them make informed decisions about end-of-life care and informing family and health care providers of these preferences.     

Registered domestic partnerships among gay men and lesbians: the role of economic factors

In this paper, we predict the demand for a marriage-like status—registered domestic partnership–among same-sex couples. Domestic partnership in the state of California now comes with almost all of the rights and responsibilities of marriage that a state can provide. We use the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Tobacco Use Survey conducted by the California Department of Health and the Field Research Corporation in 2003. From this telephone survey, we use a probability sample of 1,002 lesbian and gay individuals in California. Using multinomial probit models of partnership status (single, not cohabiting, cohabiting, or registered), we find limited evidence of economic motivations in the choice to register. Gay men’s likelihood of registration rises with income; lesbians’ probability of registration rises with age. Couples with longer duration are more likely to register, suggesting that registration and duration are complementary signals of commitment and possibly of the need for rights and benefits of registration.

二战后日本人口城市化及城市问题研究

二战后,伴随着工业化的发展,日本开始了快速的集中型人口城市化。在经济高速增长时期,大都市圈、政令指定都市、地方性核心市等城市聚集了很多人口。如此快速的人口城市化也带来了很多问题。诸如城市的“过密”与“过疏”问题、城市环境污染问题等。日本积极采取措施,并取得了一定的成效。日本的这些成功经验对我国解决人口城市化过程中产生的问题具有借鉴意义。     

理论探索、制度创新与实践——以党建引领提高基层治理水平

新时代,全面深化改革对基层党组织建设提出了更高的要求。学术界对此问题的关注更需要在系统整理基层党建工作地方性实践的基础上,注重多学科交叉研究方法的拓展。在全面乡村振兴的时代背景下,既要注意在实践维度对基层党建的问题总结和经验凝练,从党建引领的视角贯穿基层党组织在精准扶贫和乡村振兴中的核心作用,又要在“三农”问题的发展脉络下进行理论思考,为哲学与社会科学的本体化提供经验反思和理论支撑。     

回族聚居地区城市化过程中的民族问题——以宁夏回族自治区吴忠市利通区为例

西部大开发战略实施十年来,我国西部少数民族聚居地区的城市化进程迅速推进。传统少数民族聚居地区的城市化,与东部地区有明显的差异。本文以宁夏回族自治区吴忠市的城市化过程为例,讨论了回族聚居地区城市化过程中民族问题的表现形式与特点。     

社区综合养老模式新探

我国自1998年起已进入老龄化社会,随着人口老龄化的加剧和传统家庭养老服务功能日益弱化,养老成为重要的社会问题,直接关系着社会和谐与社会稳定。社区综合养老实际上是介乎传统的居家养老和机构养老之间的一种养老方式,是对现代养老方式的一种拓展与创新,是多层次、多渠道解决当今养老问题的新型模式。     

中国共产党解决涉农问题的哲学思维及实践回应

中国共产党自成立开始就研究涉农问题,在不同的阶段运用相应的策略灵活处理涉农问题。党对涉农问题的认识,由＂农民是革命的主力军＂,到＂农业为工业发展服务＂,到＂农村经济体制改革＂,再到科学发展观视野下的＂统筹城乡、和谐发展＂的变化,经历了从强调阶级、部门、制度再到人的过程,关注点由物到人、由群体到个体,反映了由革命战争到和平发展的历史条件的变化,展示了我党对涉农问题的认识随着实践变化而不断深化、不断成熟的过程,反映了党善于运用辩证法,坚持实践观、群众观、真理观的马克思主义哲学思维。