Understanding the Family Structure in Africa: Role in Work–Life Integration

Okechukwu E. Amah () and Marvel Ogah
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Okechukwu E. Amah: Pan-Atlantic University
Marvel Ogah: Pan-Atlantic University

Chapter Chapter 10 in Work-life Integration in Africa, 2021, pp 177-199 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The meaning of the family must be contextually situated since no universal definition applies around the world. There are two broad categorizations of family, the nuclear and the extended family structures, all other structures are modifications of these categorizations. In managing work–life integration, therefore, the meaning of the family must be defined bearing in mind the context of employees since the meaning assumed affects the development of policies, number of demands, and resources that are considered. For instance, the nuclear family structure involves responsibilities for spouses and children, while the extended family structure involves additional responsibilities. Hence, policies for different family structures must vary. A mini study established that the extended family structure leads to additional resources and demands on employees, hence, proper coordination is required to derive the benefits of the family structure and to minimize the effects of its challenges.

Keywords: Family structure; Nuclear family; And extended family (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-69113-4_10

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