Welcome to the Work, Family, and Gender lab at Ball State University! |
Lab News
March/May 2023: Congratulations to Joycelyn VanAntwerp & Zeenat Tabaku for successfully defending their MA theses! April 2023: Dr. Lawson, Dr. Mary Jon Barrineau, Chloe Woodling, Sydney Ruggles, & Dr. David Largent's article 'The impact of COVID-19 on U.S. computer science faculty's turnover intentions: The role of gender' was published at Sex Roles. February 2023: Molly Armstrong's research on the work-life experiences of computer science faculty parents of children with developmental disabilities was accepted for publication at the Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research. Congrats Molly! February 2023: Dr. Brandon Smit and Dr. Lawson's article 'Growth mindsets increase flexible work arrangement attractiveness: A policy capturing study' was published at Personnel Review. August 2022: Dr. Lawson, Mackenzie Miller, Kanila Brown, & Chloe Woodling's article 'Daily environments during emerging adulthood and gender atypical occupational choices: The role of sexist experiences" was accepted for publication at the Journal of Career Assessment. |
Very broadly, the research in this lab examines the associations between work, family, and gender across the lifespan. This has led to two lines of research.
First, we research the interconnections between work and family roles. This research examines both predictors and consequences of work-family conflict and enrichment, such as implications for employee's health, their children, career development, and organizations.
Second, we research gender atypical occupational development, such as contextual factors that support or discourage individuals' pursuit of gender atypical occupations (e.g., women in computer science or men in nursing).
First, we research the interconnections between work and family roles. This research examines both predictors and consequences of work-family conflict and enrichment, such as implications for employee's health, their children, career development, and organizations.
Second, we research gender atypical occupational development, such as contextual factors that support or discourage individuals' pursuit of gender atypical occupations (e.g., women in computer science or men in nursing).
Contact Information
PI Name: Katie Lawson, Ph.D.
Email: [email protected]
Office: North Quad 106, Ball State University
Phone: 765.285.1706
PI Name: Katie Lawson, Ph.D.
Email: [email protected]
Office: North Quad 106, Ball State University
Phone: 765.285.1706