A Comparison of Attitudes in Dual-Career Air Force Families.
Abstract
This thesis has examined some of the attitude differences between dual-career families where one versus both spouses are in the military. Chapter I has shown that there are more dual-income families than single-income families, and that the dual-career life-style, although a relatively new concept, is one the rise. Chapter II points out that the traditional roles expected of the wife are not exclusively oriented to the military, and the wives of business executives are expected to perform many identical or similar functions that are expected of the military wife. The wife's career commitments of her own, like these of the military spouse, do not always permit her to carry out these roles, and these commitments can cause problems due to career and family conflicts. The Air Force is a necessary component for retention of an active and dedicated force with which to carry out its mission. While family satisfaction has been studied extensively, little or no thought has been given to the approximately one-third of the married force that experiences unique problems and special demands due to their dual-career life style.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA093243
Entities
People
- Linda D. Houk
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology