Abstract

In this article we consider the consequences of work-family reconciliation and investigate in particular the extent to which the adjustment of the labour market career to family demands by young working women contributes to a better worklife balance. Using cross-lagged models and synchronous effects panel models, we analyse (1) how family and work conditions affect feelings of time pressure, as well as (2) reverse effects which may point to (working career) adjustment strategies of coping with time pressure. Part-time work is both a response to high time pressure, and effectively lowers time pressure. The effect of part-time work is not affected by concomitant changes in the type of paid work. Rather, work characteristics that increase time pressure increase the probability that women reconcile work with family life by reducing the number of work hours.

How to Cite:

Laurijssen, I. & Glorieux, I., (2012) “De combinatie van arbeid en gezin: een panelanalyse van de impact van deeltijdwerk op de ervaring van tijdsdruk”, Tijdschrift voor Sociologie 33(3-4), 404–427. doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/sociologos.86810