Psy 567 Work and Family

An examination of the effects of work on family, and family on work, in contemporary society. Includes study of dual-career and dual-work families, effects of maternal employment on children, impact of child care and elder care on the workplace, and parental leave and other workplace supports for families. Implications of research for social policy. Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as Psy 467 and may be taken only once for credit. Recommended prerequisites: Stat 243 and Stat 244, Psy 311 and Psy 321.