The Effects of Family Responsibilties on Working Mothers in the Fields of Science and Technology

Galit Ben-Joseph, Pace University

Abstract

The dissertation focuses on the effect having a family has on a working mother. Five hypothesis were explored: 1. Working mothers will choose part time work; 2. Working mothers will choose a job outside their highest degree earned; 3. Working mothers will have higher job satisfaction; 4. Working mothers will stop working; 5. Working mothers will accept less income for the same amount of work; all due to family responsibilities. All of the hypotheses were supported with significance; except H3. This dissertation provided the needed evidence that working mothers suffer in their career, due to the family responsbilities they must take on. Suggestions for change are proposed.

Subject Area

Gender studies|Womens studies

Recommended Citation

Ben-Joseph, Galit, "The Effects of Family Responsibilties on Working Mothers in the Fields of Science and Technology" (2012). ETD Collection for Pace University. AAI27544989.
https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/dissertations/AAI27544989

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