Finnish Mothers’ Assessments of the Harmfulness of Childcare at Home on Occupational Careers: A Comparison of Twelve European Countries

It is generally believed that long periods of childcare at home deteriorate mothers’ occupational careers. This study examined mothers’ experiences regarding negative career consequences of full-time care of children at home, and of part-time work due to childcare. The focus was on Finland, a countr...

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Main Author: Sirpa Weckström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Social Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/4/4/1140