Economic and Psychological Benefits from Employment: The experiences and perspectives of mothers of disabled children

Lewis, Suzan; Kagan, Carolyn; Heaton, Patricia; Cranshaw, Maureen

doi:10.1080/09687599926127

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“…If motherhood is constructed as a woman's primary role then employment is often constructed as something extra, which women take on for their own satisfaction and independence, even if their income is essential for the family (Lewis et al, 1999). In this context, fathers' participation in family care is constructed as help rather than a shared responsibility (Hochschild, 1997).…”

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Sense of Entitlement to Support for the Reconciliation of Employment and Family Life

Lewis¹,

Smithson²

2001

Human Relations

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This article explores young European women and men’s expectations of support - from the state and employers - for reconciling paid employment and family life. It is based on a qualitative study employing focus groups with young women and men in Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Ireland and the UK. Drawing on the concept of sense of entitlement, derived from social justice theory, it was expected that the type of welfare state and ‘gender contract’ that young adults have experienced will influence their sense of entitlement to support for work and family life. Findings indicate that participants perceived their entitlement to state and employer support differently across national context. However this is moderated by gender, parental and occupational status, and particularly by awareness of provisions in other countries in the case of state support, while perceived entitlement to employer support varies according to the specific policy considered, gender and perception of benefits to employers. Some implications for public policy makers and employers are discussed.

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Sense of Entitlement to Support for the Reconciliation of Employment and Family Life

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2001

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“…All those who had given up work seemed to feel that this was their only option in that they didn't believe it would have been possible for them to have combined caring with paid employment; Suzan Lewis et al, 1999).…”

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Work – life imbalance: Informal care and paid employment in the UK

Carmichael¹,

Hulme²,

Sheppard³

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Feminist Economics

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“…Several studies also have supported the enhancing effects of maternal employment on parenting practices (Barnett & Hyde, 2001;Byron, 2005;Ford, Heinen, & Langkamer, 2007;Kossek & Ozeki, 1998;Perry-Jenkins et al, 2000) through the psychological, social, and economic benefits that come as a result of their employment (Lewis et al, 1999). In this study, maternal employment was conceptualized as a protective factor that influences parenting among employed mothers of children with ADHD.…”

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“…Another study reported that the economic, psychological, and social benefits of employment for mothers of disabled children rivaled those for employed mothers with non-disabled children (Lewis, Kagan, Heaton, & Cranshaw, 1999). Thus, this study contributed to the literature by exploring the benefits of employment for mothers of children with ADHD, who like children with disabilities, elicit increased parenting responsibilities (LaForett, Murray, & Kollins, 2008).…”

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Mothers of Children With ADHD: Does Employment Help?

Merson¹,

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2012

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The current study examined the experiences of a sample of mothers of children with ADHD. Differences between the single and partnered, employed, and unemployed women on the variables of interest were investigated. The contributions of maternal psychological health, employment characteristics, and the marital relationship to the prediction of parenting behaviors were explored. Moreover, the moderating role of employment characteristics on the relationship between maternal psychological health and parenting behaviors was examined. Results showed differences between the single and partnered women on employment characteristics. Maternal psychological health was found to be predictive of poor monitoring and supervision and inconsistent discipline behaviors. Last, flexibility-benefits used was found to moderate the relationship between maternal psychological health and poor monitoring and supervision behaviors. Implications for clinical work and future research directions are discussed.

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Economic and Psychological Benefits from Employment: The experiences and perspectives of mothers of disabled children

Cited by 36 publications

References 22 publications

Sense of Entitlement to Support for the Reconciliation of Employment and Family Life

Sense of Entitlement to Support for the Reconciliation of Employment and Family Life

Work – life imbalance: Informal care and paid employment in the UK

Mothers of Children With ADHD: Does Employment Help?

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