An integrated model of homebased work effects on family quality of life

The home as a workplace: Work–family interaction and psychological well-being in telework.

“…Shamir and Salomon (1985) presented many propositions concerning the impacts on quality of working life, construed in psychological terms, but placed less emphasis on the family context. Carsky, Dolan, and Free (1991) modeled women homeworkers’ quality of family life as an interaction between worker and family characteristics, the nature of the work, and the work-at-home environment. Owen et al (1992) drew on the family economics literature to model quality of life as an interaction between home-based work and three other activities: “away” (office) work; unpaid domestic labor; and “propinquous production,” which includes nurturing, social, and spiritual activities.…”

“…Owen et al (1992) drew on the family economics literature to model quality of life as an interaction between home-based work and three other activities: “away” (office) work; unpaid domestic labor; and “propinquous production,” which includes nurturing, social, and spiritual activities. Quality of life in the two later studies involved either objective economic circumstances (Owen et al, 1992) or sociopolitical considerations (Carsky et al., 1991) as well as, or instead of, satisfaction, making the link to psychological well-being unclear.…”

“…Objective constraints involve a commitment to scheduling work around the timetables of schools, care facilities, shops, or medical facilities. Equally, time parameters set by colleagues or clients at work may restrict family life, although family demands may be less predictable than work demands, exacerbating tension from that source (Carsky et al., 1991). Such time-based strains are known to affect well-being when conventional workers juggle roles (Greenhaus & Beutell, 1985).…”

Sex and earnings differentials among home-based workers

“…In spite of this disadvantage, many reasons why people choose home-based work can be considered. One potential reason may be that home-based work seems to offer the opportunity to earn money and at the same time provide child care as needed (Carsky et al. 1991;Heck, 1992).…”

“…To explain why people chose to be home-based workers, Carsky et al (1991) used the concept of maximizing utility. They explained that the decision depended on workers' abilities and preferences for money, income and production of home goods implicit in meeting family demands (e.g., child care, meals, and housekeeping).…”