Determinants of Conjugal Influence in Wives' Employment Decision Making.

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Title: Determinants of Conjugal Influence in Wives' Employment Decision Making.
Language: English
Authors: Rank, Mark R.
Source: Journal of Marriage and the Family. Aug 1982 44(3):591-604.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 1982
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Decision Making, Employed Women, Employment, Family Structure, Individual Power, Power Structure, Resources, Social Exchange Theory, Spouses
Abstract: Used data from 378 married couples to test applicability of resource theory and social exchange theory in explaining determinants of influence within a specific decision-making area (wives' employment). Results indicated increments in wives' resources correlate positively with wives' influence, while increments in husbands' resources correlate negatively with husbands' influence. (Author)
Journal Code: CIJJAN1983
Entry Date: 1983
Accession Number: EJ267974
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Used data from 378 married couples to test applicability of resource theory and social exchange theory in explaining determinants of influence within a specific decision-making area (wives' employment). Results indicated increments in wives' resources correlate positively with wives' influence, while increments in husbands' resources correlate negatively with husbands' influence. (Author)