Designing effective interventions for working parents: A web-based survey of parents in the UK workforce

Matthew R Sanders; Divna M Haslam; Rachel Calam; Clare Southwell; Helen M Stallman

doi:10.1108/17466661111176042

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Designing effective interventions for working parents: A web-based survey of parents in the UK workforce

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Designing effective interventions for working parents: A web-based survey of parents in the UK workforce

Matthew R Sanders, Divna M Haslam, Rachel Calam, Clare Southwell and Helen M Stallman

Journal of Children's Services, Vol.6(3), pp.186-200

2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/17466661111176042

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Abstract

Consumer preferences

Employee preferences

Parenting interventions

Parents

Quality of life

Work and family conflict

Work-family balance

Working parents

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine working parents' experiences and attitudes and to determine if these differ according to gender. Three areas were investigated: level of reported difficulties in parenting and balancing work and family; parental perceptions about the workplace as a context for the delivery of parenting support; and employee preferences for intervention features. Design/methodology/approach - In total, 721 employed parents in the UK were recruited via their organisation and completed a web-based survey. Findings - A total of 41 percent of parents reported their children had significant behaviour problems and 85 percent stated that worksite parenting interventions should be made available. A clear preference was found for evidence-based interventions delivered by trained practitioners. The vast majority of men (86 percent) and women (90 percent) reported they would attend a workplace parenting intervention if one were available. Originality/value - The need to tailor programmes to the needs of parents is increasingly accepted. This paper analyses the potential for tailoring an evidence-based programme for parents in the workplace. It suggests that the provision of workplace parenting programmes may benefit the organisation and the individual and increase parental access to services.

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Title: Designing effective interventions for working parents: A web-based survey of parents in the UK workforce
Authors: Matthew R Sanders (Author) - The University of Queensland
Divna M Haslam (Author) - The University of Queensland
Rachel Calam (Author) - University of Manchester
Clare Southwell (Author) - Business in the Community
Helen M Stallman (Author) - The University of Queensland
Publication details: Journal of Children's Services, Vol.6(3), pp.186-200
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Date published: 2011
DOI: 10.1108/17466661111176042
ISSN: 1746-6660; 1742-9544; 1746-6660
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99513785202621
Output Type: Journal article

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