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Work-to-Family Conflict and the Maternal Gatekeeping of Dual-Earner Mothers with Young Children

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  • Daphne Pedersen
  • Gabe Kilzer

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Survey data from 78 dual-earner mothers of preschool children were used to examine the association between perceptions of both spouses’ work-to-family conflict and maternal gatekeeping. Two regression models were estimated: One in which mother’s work-to-family conflict was included as a predictor, and one in which mother’s perception of father’s (spouse’s) work-to-family conflict was added. Competing hypotheses using role theory and identity theory were proposed. Results provided support for identity theory through a positive association between mothers’ work-to-family conflict and maternal gatekeeping. In regard to perception of spouse’s work-to-family conflict, both role and identity theories can be interpreted to suggest a positive association with maternal gatekeeping, and we found this was empirically the case. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014

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  • Daphne Pedersen & Gabe Kilzer, 2014. "Work-to-Family Conflict and the Maternal Gatekeeping of Dual-Earner Mothers with Young Children," Journal of Family and Economic Issues, Springer, vol. 35(2), pages 251-262, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jfamec:v:35:y:2014:i:2:p:251-262
    DOI: 10.1007/s10834-013-9370-3
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