The value mothers place on paid work and their feelings of life control
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September 2004
Jennifer Renda
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Abstract
Generally, the value mothers place on paid work in their lives is closely matched to their labour force status. But sometimes there is a mismatch. This article explores the relationship between work orientation, labour force status and control using data from the Australian Institute of Family Studies 2002 Family and Work Decisions survey which involved a nationally representative random sample of 2405 Australian mothers. Information is provided about the survey, findings are presented, and policy implications are discussed.
Generally, the value mothers place on paid work in their lives is closely matched to their labour force status. But sometimes there is a mismatch. This article explores the relationship between work orientation, labour force status and control using data from the Australian Institute of Family Studies 2002 Family and Work Decisions survey which involved a nationally representative random sample of 2405 Australian mothers. Information is provided about the survey, findings are presented, and policy implications are discussed.