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Men and the family.

R S Weiss

    Family Process
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Successful men often balance demanding careers and family life. Their families contribute significantly to their overall functioning, though work discussions with wives are sometimes limited.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Psychology
    • Family Studies

    Background:

    • Occupational success is often studied in relation to individual achievement.
    • The interplay between professional life and family dynamics is crucial for understanding men's functioning.
    • Limited research exists on how successful men perceive family contributions to their careers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the competing demands of work and family for occupationally successful men.
    • To understand the perceived contributions of family to these men's functioning.
    • To examine the communication patterns and emotional expression regarding work within the family context.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative research design.
    • In-depth interviews with a sample of occupationally successful men.

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  • Thematic analysis of interview data.

    • Main Results:

    • Men described significant competing engagements between work and family roles.
    • Participants identified crucial contributions from their families to their professional success and personal well-being.
    • Reasons for limited discussion of work-related events with wives were explored, alongside patterns of emotional control and expression.

    Conclusions:

    • Family plays a vital, multifaceted role in the lives of successful men, influencing their professional functioning.
    • Understanding these dynamics requires acknowledging the complexities of work-family balance and communication.
    • Further research can explore gendered perspectives on work-family integration and emotional labor.