University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: life course

Does it Hurt to Care? Caregiving, Work and Family Conflict, and Midlife Well-Being

Marks, Nadine F.Working paper no. 1995-02 Abstract This study examined the effects of caregiving for disabled children, spouses, parents, and other kin and nonkin on multiple dimensions of negative and positive psychological well-being and development using data from a population sample of N=5,782 employed Wisconsin Longitudinal Study middle-aged women and men respondents in 1992-93. A …

Flying Solo at Midlife: Gender, Marital Status, and Psychological Well-Being

Marks, Nadine F.Working paper no. 1995-03 Abstract Data from Wisconsin Longitudinal Study 1992-93 respondents (N=6,876) aged 53-54 were used to examine gender and marital status differences across several measures of psychological well-being. Evidence for whether selection and/or social causation might account for differences was also evaluated. Multivariate analyses revealed several gender interactions–usually indicating a greater …

Social Stratification across Three Generations: New Evidence from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study

Warren, John, and Robert HauserWorking paper no. 1995-05 Abstract Research on intergenerational social and economic mobility is almost always limited to mobility across two generations. While two-generation studies provide important insights into the ways in which social and economic advantages and disadvantages are passed from one generation to the next, much less attention focuses on …

Employment-Nonemployment Transitions over the Life Course among Young Women of NLSY 1979-1992: A Longitudinal Analysis

Phang, HanamWorking paper no. 1995-09 Abstract Using detailed work history data from the female youth cohort of NLSY 1979-1991, this study analyzes the process of transition between employment and nonemployment over the life course to identify individual and structural determinants of the process. Work-related individual characteristics (e.g., education, ability, preferences) are all positively related to …

An Event History Analysis of Age at Last Menstrual Period: Correlates of Natural and Surgical Menopause among Midlife Wisconsin Women

Shinberg, DianeWorking paper no. 1995-18 Abstract The aging of the U.S. population coupled with heightened consumerism among those using the health care system have increased public and research interest in menopause. Despite these trends, we know little about the process of menstrual cessation. This paper reviews previous claims regarding secular trends in menopausal age by …