The article looks at the transition of Estonian society towards dual earner/dual carer family model and focuses on fathers' decision regarding taking their parental leave. Based on theory of planned behaviour by Ajzen, data from 20 qualitative interviews with fathers of small children are analysed ...
This chapter examines how co-residence with adult children affects the levels of parental satisfaction in Japan. Our empirical evidence suggests that parents are more likely to be dissatisfied with their life and marriage when they live with an adult chi
Second, both mothers and fathers largely assumed that mothers would take longer maternity leave due to gender differences in earnings and a greater emphasis on maternal over paternal bonding. Third, fathers felt that their workplaces would not be fully supportive of longer leave. Fourth, APL ...
In broken families where the fathers leave, it’s not unusual for mothers to depend on their sons for emotional support. This scenario creates an imbalance in the mother and son relationship, leading to unhealthy expectations, feeling burdened, and sometimes disrespectful behavior. 16. They’re J...
Some fathers leave because they find it painful to stay with their children – they might view them as a reminder of a failed relationship and treat them distantly. Some absent fathers just aren’t interested in raising their kids. Others might not believe they’re worthy of being in their ...
New dads get paid less than half of the minimum wage for a maximum of two weeks - something which means around a third of fathers aren't taking it, according to experts. But there is a growing campaign to change this. Activists say better leave could improve a whole range of things -...
Male employees also received longer paternity leave. This wasn’t a move focused solely on company profits but on the well-being of the mothers and fathers-to-be. We can all benefit from diverse leadership Leslie Blodgett and Marissa Mayer are two examples of a growing list of women making ...
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First, most fathers emphasized the role of finances in their leave decisions, sometimes taking annual leave for their second week because statutory pay was not enough. Second, both mothers and fathers largely assumed that mothers would take longer maternity leave due to gender differences in ...
Childcare responsibilities for fathers have increased even further during the pandemic, with men participating in childcare and housework more than ever before. [5] 68% of dads report feeling closer to their children during the pandemic, and 57% say they are appreciating their children more. [6]...