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Working and caring for a child with chronic illness: Barriers in achieving work-family balance

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  • George, Ajesh
  • Vickers, Margaret H
  • Wilkes, Lesley
  • Barton, Belinda

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This paper shares some findings from the initial, qualitative stage of a larger, national study currently being undertaken in Australia, exploring the experiences of parents who are working full-time and caring for a child with chronic illness. The findings highlight the limited support that most parents receive in their workplace, especially from employers. In-depth interviews revealed the negative and unsupportive attitude that employers had towards these parents. The provision of flexible work arrangements and leave entitlements, which were critical supports for these parents, were rarely offered by employers. Respondents reported high levels of frustration and difficulty balancing their dual roles.

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  • George, Ajesh & Vickers, Margaret H & Wilkes, Lesley & Barton, Belinda, 2008. "Working and caring for a child with chronic illness: Barriers in achieving work-family balance," Journal of Management & Organization, Cambridge University Press, vol. 14(1), pages 59-72, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jomorg:v:14:y:2008:i:01:p:59-72_00
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    1. Eline Jammaers & Jannine Williams, 2021. "Care for the self, overcompensation and bodily crafting: The work–life balance of disabled people," Gender, Work and Organization, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 28(1), pages 119-137, January.

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