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Publication Date: 1989
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Role Changes and Psychological Well-Being: Variations in Effects by Gender and Role Repertoire.
Menaghan, Elizabeth G.
Social Forces, v67 n3 p693-714 Mar 1989
Examines the relationship between social roles and psychological well-being in urban adults. Reports marriage and employment have positive effects for both sexes, but the impact of childrearing ranges from neutral to negative. Demonstrates distress is most likely when role repertoire departs from the normal situation for age and gender. (Author/DHP)
Descriptors: Adults, Females, Males, Role Conflict, Social Science Research, Sociology, Urban Population, Well Being
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Language: English
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