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L'Influence Des Facteurs Psycho-Sociaux Associés au Double Statut Des Mères-Travailleuses Sur Leur Santé Physique et Leur Bien-Être Psychologique

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
September 1992

Abstract

What are the psychosocial factors that cause work outside the home to benefit physically or mentally mothers living with a spouse and children (average of 1.6 children)? A wide survey conducted with 652 working mothers (located at two levels of hierarchy, managers and clerical workers of private and public organizations) shows women under excessive strain at work and at home have poorer physical health. Their psychological wellness is also lower. Those who are very satisfied with their family and professional life are healthier, as are those who receive more support from their spouses, their supervisors, their colleagues, their parents, or friends.

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Sous quelles conditions psycho-sociales le travail hors du foyer est-il bénéfique à la santé physique et au bien-être psychologique de mères cohabitant avec un conjoint et quelques enfants? (1.6 enfants, en moyenne). Une vaste enquête menée auprès de 652 mères-travailleuses (de deux niveaux hiérarchiques: employées de soutien et cadres de première ligne d'entreprises privées et publiques) montre que les femmes qui subissent des pressions excessives à la fois au travail et dans la famille sont beaucoup plus malades physiquement: leur bien-ètre psychologique est également moindre. Celles qui sont très satisfaites de leur vie familiale et professionnelle sont en meilleure santé, de même que celles qui reçoivent plus de soutien de leur conjoint, de leur supérieur, de leurs collègues, parents, ou amis.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 11Number 2September 1992
Pages: 123 - 146

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Version of record online: 6 Mai 2009

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Roger Tessier
Université du Québec à Montréal
Jean Beaudry
Université du Québec à Montréal
Ginette J. Savoie
Université du Québec à Montréal

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