Research Perspectives on Work and the Transition to Motherhood / edited by Christiane Spitzmueller, Russell A. Matthews.
"This book examines the intricate challenges faced by women and families during the transition to motherhood. It presents unique theoretical and methodological approaches to studying women’s transition from being employees to working mothers. Its focus is on the impact of work on the transition...
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| Format: | Ebook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
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| Online Access: | Springer eBooks |
| Summary: | "This book examines the intricate challenges faced by women and families during the transition to motherhood. It presents unique theoretical and methodological approaches to studying women’s transition from being employees to working mothers. Its focus is on the impact of work on the transition to motherhood, and the impact of motherhood on women’s working arrangements, work attitudes, work experiences and perspectives. Special attention is given to intervention research that can enhance the health and well-being of mothers and employers as they reconcile demands of the family-work interface.Integrating theoretical framework development and methodological considerations, this book provides an in-depth introduction to the topic. It brings together researchers and experts on the work-family interface, on workplace discrimination during pregnancy and early motherhood, and well-being."--Publisher's website. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (x, 294 pages 4 illus) |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| ISBN: | 3319411217 9783319411217 |