• Foreword


• Part I Family and Work


• 1: Family Care and Work


• 2: Child Care and the Work Place


• 3: Adult Care and the Work Place


• Part II Theory and Research


• 4: Conceptual Perspectives on Family Care and Work


• 5: Research Model and Methodology


• Part III Employee Family Care Responsibilities


• 6: Findings: Employees With Children


• 7: Findings: Employees With Adult Care Responsibilities


• 8: A Family Care Model


• 9: The Impact of Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Occupational Role


• Part IV Family Care Programs and Policies


• 10: Employer-Sponsored Work/Family Policies and Programs


• 11: Public Work/Family Policies


• Part V Work and Family: Entering the Twenty-First Century


• 12: Research Directions (with April Gilbert)


• 13: Conclusion


• Part VI Bibliography


• Part VII Appendix


• Index

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the interface between family care and employment. Utilizing an innovative family care model, it provides an in-depth look at the prevalence and types of care provided, the impact of multiple responsibilities, and the programmes and benefits utilized in alleviating conflicts between work and family.