Caring and Doing for Others Social Responsibility in the Domains of Family, Work, and Community |
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| Editor:
| Rossi, Alice S. |
| Series title: | John d and C T Macarthur FNDTN Ser Mental Health/DEV MF Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-226-72872-8 |
| Publication Date: | May 2001 |
| Publisher: | University of Chicago Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $119.95 |
Book Description:
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From all sides we hear that Americans are becoming increasingly self-absorbed and disconnected, and that our interest in social and civic responsibility is on the decline. A more encouraging profile emerges in this study of Americans at work, at home with their families, and in their communities. The book is based on a national, representative survey of more than 3,000 Americans aged 25 to 74--plus in-depth interviews with adults drawn from the survey--to find out what Americans mean...
More DescriptionFrom all sides we hear that Americans are becoming increasingly self-absorbed and disconnected, and that our interest in social and civic responsibility is on the decline. A more encouraging profile emerges in this study of Americans at work, at home with their families, and in their communities. The book is based on a national, representative survey of more than 3,000 Americans aged 25 to 74--plus in-depth interviews with adults drawn from the survey--to find out what Americans mean by social responsibility.
The book explores the extent to which adults contribute time to caregiving, social support, and financial assistance to family members; the time given to volunteer work and financial contributions to various causes, charities, and organizations; and how these contributions are affected by job obligations. A major focus is on age and gender differences, which shows midlife to be a transitional time when civic activities increase as family obligations decline. All told, the study adds a hopeful new voice to the overwhelmingly negative debate about the current state of our civic and social lives.