期刊名称：Kotuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
印刷版ISSN：1177-083X
出版年度：2018
卷号：13
期号：1
页码：4-28
DOI：10.1080/1177083X.2017.1391852
语种：English
出版社：Taylor and Francis Ltd
摘要：Elizabeth R. Peterson a* http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2702-6986 , Natalija Andrejic a , Maria T. Corkin a , Karen E. Waldie a , Elaine Reese b & Susan M.B. Morton cda School of Psychology, University of Auckland , Auckland , New Zealand b Department of Psychology , University of Otago , Dunedin , New Zealand c Centre for Longitudinal Research, University of Auckland , Auckland , New Zealand d School of Population Health, University of Auckland , Auckland , New Zealand CONTACT Elizabeth R. Peterson e.peterson@auckland.ac.nz Combining motherhood and paid work presents a significant challenge for many women. We asked 2388 working New Zealand mothers of infants about their biggest highlight and challenge since the birth of their child. Thematic analysis revealed the top three reported highlights were Enjoyment of the Child (40%), Child Development (29%) and Attributes of the Child (16%). The top three challenges included Time Management (24%), difficulties with maternal role and responsibilities (21%) and work-related challenges (18%). Using logistic regression, working was more likely to be reported as a challenge by mothers who worked longer hours, returned to work when their infants were younger, had greater household incomes, or expressed concern about negative career consequences if they stayed on leave. Working was less likely to be reported as a challenge for mothers whose infants had health or developmental problems and who ‘wanted to get out of the house’. Practical implications are explored.
