ERIC Number: EJ975317
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Oct
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0742-051X
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Conflict between Work and Family among New Zealand Teachers with Dependent Children
Palmer, Melanie; Rose, Dennis; Sanders, Matthew; Randle, Fiona
Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies, v28 n7 p1049-1058 Oct 2012
Changes in family and employment patterns have lead to an increasing need for families to balance work and family roles. Little research has examined work and family conflict among teachers. In the present study, 69 New Zealand teachers completed a survey examining occupational-related demands, family-related demands, work and family conflict, and perceptions of parenting programmes. Occupational task overload, their children's behaviour problems, hours of employment, and work experience increased conflict between work and family. A programme addressing inter-role conflict and managing children's misbehaviour would be of benefit to teachers. Teachers believed organisations should play a role in delivering such programmes. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Behavior Problems, Role Conflict, Dependents, Time Management, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Characteristics, Teaching Conditions, Teacher Surveys, Employed Parents, Parent Responsibility, Teacher Responsibility, Faculty Workload, Working Hours, Family Work Relationship, Work Environment, Parent Attitudes, Parent Counseling, Child Behavior
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Zealand
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