Relationships Between Parental Attachment, Work and Family Roles, and Life Satisfaction

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between parental attachment and satisfaction with work and family roles, as well as the relationship of these variables to life satisfaction. Results from a multiple regression analysis indicated that satisfaction with work and marriage, but not parenting satisfaction or parental attachment, was significantly related to life satisfaction. Responses to open‐ended questions indicated that parental attachment relationships affected participants' career, marriage, parenting, and life satisfaction in varied and complex ways. Implications for counselors and directions for future research are discussed.

Effects of Attachment on Coping Efficacy, Career Decision Self‐Efficacy, and Life Satisfaction

“…Research suggests that the relationship between attachment and life satisfaction may be dependent on the type of attachment being assessed. In their study examining adult experiences of parental attachment, Perrone, Webb, and Jackson () found no significant relationship between life satisfaction and attachment representation. However, when viewed from a more current perspective that includes important close relationships and life satisfaction, a positive relationship with adult attachment security has been found in samples of both undergraduate students (Wright & Perrone, ) and older adults (Kirchmann et al, ).…”

A Framework for Promoting Women's Career Intentionality and Work–Life Integration

“…The fact that so much career development research and media attention have been dedicated to the topic of work–life integration highlights the need for more education and intentionality at earlier life stages. Recent articles have focused on life satisfaction, career patterns, and relational personality theories as they relate to career decision making (Perrone et al, ; Rees et al, ; Whitmarsh et al, ). However, because the subject of work–life integration often appears as a secondary concern for college students focused on attaining a first job, many career counselors have shied away from the topic.…”

“…Career counselors in the college setting have a unique opportunity to discuss the intersection of work–life integration at the beginning of traditional‐age college women's careers, helping them highlight their goals and challenges in incorporating a meaningful personal and professional life. Yet, with the constant research reports chronicling the continuing struggles of women's work–life integration, it appears that the next generation of professionals is not receiving sufficient guidance in this area (Perrone, Webb, & Jackson, ; Whitmarsh, Brown, Cooper, Hawkins‐Rodgers, & Wentworth, ). If one looks at the environmental constructs, shifts, and trends in career decision making for women, as well as in career counseling, the question arises: How do career counselors adequately prepare college women for the opportunities and challenges they will face in their careers?…”

Work-nonwork interference: Preliminary results on the psychometric properties of a new instrument

“…Individuals experience an increase in time pressures associated with the demands and activities of multiple roles and are confronted with responsibilities in a number of roles (Roxburgh, 2002). These responsibilities can become very strenuous, could relate to greater role strain and could result in poor well-being (Day & Chamberlain, 2006;Matthews & Power, 2002;Nordenmark, 2002;Perrone, Webb & Jackson, 2007). Also, the specific nature of the roles being occupied has certain implications for the well-being of individuals, as some roles may attribute to more overload than others, depending on the associated obligations of the role.…”