Reference:
Military Family Research Institute. (2007). Influences on job search self-efficacy of spouses on enlisted military personnel. West Lafayette, IN: Trougakos, J., Bull, R., Green, S., MacDermid, S., & Weiss, H.
Summary:
Using the 1997 survey of spouses, this study examines the influence of employment status, family characteristics, childcare conflict (CCC) and employment assistance programs on job search self-efficacy (JSSE) of 6,411 spouses of enlisted military personnel. Annual income and financial situation positively influenced JSSE while CCC negatively predicted JSSE. Employment status had a positive influence on JSSE however, underemployed spouses reported lower levels of JSSE. The use of employment assistance programs increased spouses’ JSSE even after considering the above factors.