an article by Marianne G. Dunn and Karen M. O’Brien (University of Maryland, USA) and Aaron B. Rochlen (University of Texas, Austin, USA) published in Journal of Career Development Volume 40 Number 1 (February 2013)
Abstract
Married couples consisting of female breadwinners and male primary caretakers are increasing in prevalence and visibility.
However, little is known about the experiences of these families, particularly about salient challenges and dynamics related to this work–family arrangement. Through inductive qualitative analysis, the current study investigated the identity and adjustment experiences of this subset of working mothers.
Fifty-one women responded to open-ended questions about their work and family experiences. The results highlighted psychological, vocational, and sociocultural phenomena related to this particular work–family arrangement including reasons guiding career and family decisions, positive and negative adjustment experiences, and perceptions of stigma.
Relevant clinical and workplace policy implications also are provided.
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