Systems theory and role theory were used in this study to
develop a management model, integrating the managerial and
psycho-social subsystems of the family system. The integrated theory
and model were used to derive hypotheses concerning whether or not
type of task and actual/relative amount of time spent on household...
An increasing number of children care for
themselves (self-care) while their parents are employed
outside the home. A literature review suggested a
connection between child care concerns and employed
parents' increased stress, role overload, and lower
productivity. This study evaluated the impact of an
educational training program for families with...