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In The Balance: Perceptions Of Work-Family Balance For Women In Higher Education., Aubrey Radford Woolley
In The Balance: Perceptions Of Work-Family Balance For Women In Higher Education., Aubrey Radford Woolley
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Striking a balance between paid work and family work is hard for many individuals. Previous research has focused on the availability and effectiveness of family friendly policies and demonstrated a need for continued research. I examine work-family balance among women working in higher education. My study asks what are the determinants for work-family balance? I draw on institutional data from the fall 2017 Campus Climate and Diversity Survey which in part focuses on work-family balance. My regression analysis shows that faculty have a lower perception of work-family balance than non-faculty. For both non-faculty and faculty, support from supervisor/chairperson and to …