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Shiftwork effects on social and family life
1National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226.
Occupational Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|April 1, 1990
Summary
Different work schedules impact worker and family satisfaction. Further research is needed on how workforce and family changes affect shiftworker contentment.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Sociology of Work
Background:
- Shift work is prevalent, affecting millions of workers globally.
- Understanding the social and familial implications of various work schedules is crucial for worker well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the advantages and disadvantages of fixed day, afternoon, night, and rotating work schedules.
- To examine the impact of these schedules on worker and family social satisfaction and adjustment.
- To identify the need for future research on evolving workforce and family structures.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on shift work and work schedules.
- Analysis of social and adjustment factors related to different shift types.
- Identification of gaps in current research.
Main Results:
- Fixed schedules (days, afternoons, nights) present distinct benefits and drawbacks.
- Rotating shifts pose unique challenges to social satisfaction and family life.
- Current understanding may not fully account for demographic shifts.
Conclusions:
- Work schedule design significantly influences worker and family adjustment.
- The changing nature of the workforce and American families necessitates updated research.
- Further investigation is required to ensure optimal shiftworker satisfaction in contemporary society.
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