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Slow Steps Towards Dual Earner/ Dual Carer Family Model: Why Fathers do not Take Parental Leave
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Abstract "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... view more
"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 to explore the beliefs fathers have when it comes to parental leave. The analysis distinguishes between two images of 'good parenting' that play a role in the fathers' intention to take parental leave. First, there is an image of an outcome-oriented 'project manager' affected by failure anxiety, and second, there is a much more relaxed image of a 'good parent' as a 'companion' who values everyday contact and a close relationship with the child(ren)." (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
family policy; parental leave; father; Estonia; dual career couple; gender-specific factors; affirmative action; division of labor; work-family balance; gender role; USSR successor state
Classification
Family Sociology, Sociology of Sexual Behavior
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Document language
English
Publication Year
2011
Page/Pages
p. 24-38
Journal
Studies of Transition States and Societies, 3 (2011) 1
ISSN
1736-8758
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications