Dual Occupational Participation and Migration
Abstract
This dissertation pursues the analysis of the relationship between work and family by examining the impact of various dimensions of dual occupational participation on migration. The essence of the problem is first, whether or not (and how much) any relationship between a husband's occupation and migration is attenuated or accentuated by various aspects of his wife's occupational situation. Second, whether or not (and again how much) any relationship between a wife's occupa- tion and migration varies depending upon the occupational situation of her husband is examined. It is generally hypothesized that in each case there will be variations (interaction) whose relative magnitude are predictable, but that in general the husband's occupation will have the stronger and more consistent impact of migration.Data for the study were derived from two sources. Indices of the migration demands of occupations, as well as the extent to which they are compatible with migration are drawn from 1970 Census data. Infor- mation regarding the occupations, incomes and migration of the subjects is drawn from the National Opinion Research Center's "1961 College Careers Study".
Degree
Ph.D.
Subject Area
Individual & family studies|Sociology
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