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The Constant Caregiver: Work–family Spillover among Men and Women in Nursing

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  • Marci D Cottingham

    (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

  • Jamie J Chapman

    (Westminster College, USA)

  • Rebecca J Erickson

    (University of Akron, USA)

Abstract

Work–family spillover is a central concept in the work and occupations literature, with prior research detailing its negative outcomes and gendered dimensions. With increased demands for careworkers and more men entering occupations such as nursing, we examine experiences and perceptions of spillover using qualitative data from a diverse sample of 48 US nurses. We find similarities across men and women in terms of exhaustion and stress as well as in anticipating spillover in their careers. Yet, we also find some differences, with men (but not women) highlighting the transfer of emotional capital between work and family. We extend work–family research by broadening the concept of spillover to include its anticipation and the transfer of emotional capital – both aspects that have been previously under-examined. These findings have implications for the retention and support of careworkers and refine the concept of spillover in ways that could apply to various employment sectors.

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  • Marci D Cottingham & Jamie J Chapman & Rebecca J Erickson, 2020. "The Constant Caregiver: Work–family Spillover among Men and Women in Nursing," Work, Employment & Society, British Sociological Association, vol. 34(2), pages 281-298, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:woemps:v:34:y:2020:i:2:p:281-298
    DOI: 10.1177/0950017019885084
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