An examination of the variables affecting life satisfaction in three categories of married women-those who are presently, formerly, and never employed-reveals that, while there are little differences among the three categories in overall life satisfaction, there are significant differences in the variables that influence life satisfaction for each category. Regression analysis revealed that variables which previous research indicates are salient for women are most predictive of life satisfaction in never-employed wives. Currently and formerly employed wives apparently draw on less traditional sources of satisfaction than do never-employed wives. The impact of former employment on the lives of housewives apparently merits continued research.
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