%0 Journal Article
%T See-sawing between work and home: Shift-working mothers¡¯ perceptions on work/family balance
%A Huhtala
%A Eija
%A Uusiautti
%A Satu
%A M£¿£¿tt£¿
%A Kaarina
%J International Journal of Research Studies in Education
%D 2012
%I Consortia Academia Publishing
%X Recent public discourse and studies are filled with issues related to work/family balance. Shift work concretely affects family life considerably already starting from the schedule the family has to follow because of one or both parents¡¯ work shifts. The purpose of this study is to contribute by dissecting shift worker-mothers¡¯ perceptions on the balance between shift work and family life. This research was a qualitative study where eight shift-working mothers were interviewed. This phenomenon is studied through the following research questions: 1.) what kinds of experiences shift-working mothers have on motherhood; 2.) What kinds of experiences shift-working mothers have on their work; and 3.) What factors do they bring out concerning the family/work balance? As a conclusion, a typology that illustrates shift working mothers¡¯ perceptions on the success of work/family balance in their life will be introduced.
%K shift work
%K motherhood
%K work/family balance
%K families with children
%K working life
%U http://www.consortiacademia.org/index.php/ijrse/article/view/67