A MODEL OF FAMILY AND CAREER RECONCILIATION

Authors

  • Ilona Tandzegolskienė Vytautas Magnus University (LT)
  • Elena Trepulė Vytautas Magnus University (LT)
  • Aušra Rutkienė Vytautas Magnus University (LT)
  • Giedrė Tamoliūnė Vytautas Magnus University (LT)
  • Vaida Jurgilė Vytautas Magnus University (LT)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17770/sie2017vol2.2415

Keywords:

career, conflict, family model, reconciliation, work activities

Abstract

The article focuses at these elements of family, work and career reconciliation which are relevant for seeking harmony and satisfaction in family and work settings. Presented theme refers to the analysis of work-family or family-work conflict, causes for role conflicts, facilitation strategies, conception of dual and individual career within a family, internal and external factors which influence start-up of conflicts and reconciliation strategies. This article presents results of data, collected during conduction of narrative interviews with young parents (both mother and father), semi-structured interviews with employers, focus group with career guide/human resources specialists and quantitative research with young families. The aim of research was to determine the needs and opportunities of young families who seek to balance family and career by highlighting influence of work activities. Research results identicated reconciliation for young families and career, possibilities for facilitation that is closely linked to dual and single career design couples, trends for career development, aware ness of parent hood and changing roles.
Supporting Agencies
The financial support provided by the Research Council of Lithuania for the research and proof-reading of English language is gratefully acknowledged (Project Reg. No. MIP-075/2014). The article translated by dr. Eilina Dailidienė

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2017-05-26

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Tandzegolskienė, I., Trepulė, E., Rutkienė, A., Tamoliūnė, G., & Jurgilė, V. (2017). A MODEL OF FAMILY AND CAREER RECONCILIATION. SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, 2, 539-555. https://doi.org/10.17770/sie2017vol2.2415