Exploring Resources, Life-Balance and Well-Being of Women Who Work in a Global Context

Editors: Gervais, Roxane L, Millear, Prudence M. (Eds.)
First volume to consider hormonal changes in relation to occupational safety and health
Presents a comprehensive assessment of women’s work across their life span
Acknowledges that women are a work resource and require adjustments and accommodations

This volume presents research on women’s experiences, attitudes and perceptions, considering their work roles and in the context of their lives outside work. It explores the various choices women may opt to take, and the resources they may use, and presents options they may wish to consider over the course of their working lives. The research presented here is varied and the methods used include cross-sectional and longitudinal research, reviews of literature, as well as experiences and practical suggestions from clinical, organisational, health and occupational health psychologists, in addition to occupational safety and health practitioners. It looks at women who are part-time employees, those in vulnerable positions in the informal economy to women in mainstream, full-time employment. The chapters present theoretical underpinnings of how, what, when and where women approach work options, approach life and approach living. The overarching factor that links these chapters is the focus on women as a vital resource in the world economy, with an exploration of the options that are available to them and how these could be maximised to retain a productive and healthy female workforce.

Number of Illustrations and Tables
3 b/w illustrations, 5 illustrations in colour
Topics
Gender Studies
Industrial and organisational psychology
Health and Quality of Life
Quality of Life Research
Human Resource Management

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