This article presents the results of a detailed empirical research, aimed at studying the quality of life in the context of extreme climatic, geographical and specific sociocultural living conditions. Our research is based on the methodological approach including social, economical, ecological and psychological characteristics and reflecting…

This author is best known for her 1998 book "Domestic Tranquility: A Brief Against Feminism," in which she defended a woman's right to choose the role of homemaker, despite feminists' depiction of this role as parasitic and inferior. In this article, Graglia revisits these themes, and explains why she feels that many of the attributes of the…

In 19th century America, some women decried the opportunity for scholarly education as rebellion against religion and predicted a grim decline in the quality of life, home, and hearth for American families and for American culture and politics. In particular, women who opposed scholarly education argued that God had not created men and women…

Suggests need for mothers to practice what they preach to children concerning need to be independent, creative, aggressive and achievement oriented. (CJ)

Examined prevalence of depression in 360 women during pregnancy and after delivery. At both assessments, approximately 25 percent reported elevated levels of depressive symptomatology. Ten percent met diagnostic criteria for depression during pregnancy; 6.8 percent were depressed postpartum. One-half of postpartum depression cases were new onset.…

This research paper focuses on the interaction between two prominent roles of mothers: employment and the social placement of daughters in marriage. The findings support the notion of a causal chain that links (a) maternal employment with (b) a different view of social placement with (c) differential maternal encouraging behavior or involvement in…

The assumption of a study was that self rather than role forms the link between individuals and society. Data obtained through participant observation and 142 interviews with elderly women revealed that their identity is deeply embedded within their informal involvements and social network ties. (SK)

Most high school girls are caught up in the Cinderella syndrome: they plan only for early marriage and lives as homemakers. This article recommends more realistic life-planning and outlines the advantages of careers in skilled trades for women: flexible hours, good pay, and high interest level. (DC)

This brief report presents and discusses statistics on the marital and family characteristics of workers in 1973 [e.g., nearly 40 million married men and 20 million married women were among the 88 million person labor force, and of the 1.7 million increase in the labor force, three-quarters consisted of married women (34 percent), single men (24…

Discusses the status of women in contemporary Japan. Describes their role as mothers and homemakers, the obstacles they face in maintaining developing careers, and the discrimination they face in a patriarchal society. (Author/ABB)

Explores the growing phenomena of mothers whose children have become old enough and who now wish to achieve an independent career outside the home. It discusses the typical characteristics of these women and the ways in which counseling can help them in their re-entry. (NG)

Presents a model of role conflict coping behavior that is based on three levels in the role process: structural role definition, personal role redefinition, and reactive role behavior. Using the results of a survey of college educated women, 16 behavioral strategies are identified and classified. The relationship between coping behavior and…

The number of older, non-traditional students in college settings has been increasing. These students are often women in need of special services. They return to school for a variety of reasons including intellectual challenge, self-improvement, or to train for a career. Colleges should offer a combination of academic, personal, and career…

This directory is designed to help women find information on organizations in cities and towns across the United States which exist to provide help for women with problems ranging from unemployment and lack of recognized job skills to physical abuse and unwanted pregnancy. It is arranged alphabetically by state. Within each state, the entries are…