PSY 3123 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Telecommuting, Flextime, Income Tax

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3123
• Professor: carolinesullivan

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12: the family and the world of work. 4 life paths: homemaking, plan a traditional marriage, always wanted a career and are reluctant to be a homemaker or mother, planned to have a career, but circumstances prevent this. 4 categories of conflict between work and family: role spillover and role overload, work to family interference, family to work interference, childcare. 4 pillars of childcare: government funding, income tax relief for families, maternity/parental leave and benefits, universal and free kindergarten. Job loss reaction stages: shock and denial, anger, worry and anxiety, anticipation when searching for new job, yo-yo of emotions if unsuccessful (fear, anger, frustration, giving up if unsuccessful for long period of time. 3 components of work-family balance: time balance, involvement balance, satisfaction balance. Work alternative adjustment to reduce burnout: flexible time, flexible work place, reduced hours of work.