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The Role of Planning and Workplace Support in Returning to Work after Maternity Leave

Houston, Diane M., Marks, Gillian (2003) The Role of Planning and Workplace Support in Returning to Work after Maternity Leave. British Journal of Industrial Relations, 41 (2). pp. 197-214. ISSN 0007-1080. (doi:10.1111/1467-8543.00269) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:18964)

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Abstract

The paper reports a longitudinal study of the post-pregnancy work outcomes for full-time working women who were pregnant with their first baby. Regression analyses revealed that women who did not return to work as intended were differentiated from those who did return to work by the amount of planning they had done in pregnancy, as well as having lower pre-natal income and less anticipated support within the workplace. Almost one third of those who returned to work part-time reported reduced job status. The study shows the importance of workplace planning and support in return to work after maternity leave.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1111/1467-8543.00269
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Depositing User: Diane Houston
Date Deposited: 28 May 2009 12:33 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 09:57 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/18964 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Houston, Diane M..

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