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<p>The aim of this paper is to assess how mothers’ education affects their experience of motherhood and parenthood. The selected topic is based on the theoretical views of selected authors who deal with the issue of motivation and experience of maternity and parental leave. The core of the paper is an evaluation of primary research aimed at the motivation and perception of maternity and parental leave in relation to the degree of education achieved by women mothers. The sub-objectives of the research were to analyse and evaluate the motivational factors for mothers’ return to the labour market and the related concerns about the loss of professional skills and competences. The contribution of the article is the comparison of theoretical background with the results of primary research, which are significantly complementary and thus expand the knowledge from the Czech environment.</p>
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The aim of this paper is to assess how mothers’ education affects their experience of motherhood and parenthood. The selected topic is based on the theoretical views of selected authors who deal with the issue of motivation and experience of maternity and parental leave. The core of the paper is an evaluation of primary research aimed at the motivation and perception of maternity and parental leave in relation to the degree of education achieved by women mothers. The sub-objectives of the research were to analyse and evaluate the motivational factors for mothers’ return to the labour market and the related concerns about the loss of professional skills and competences. The contribution of the article is the comparison of theoretical background with the results of primary research, which are significantly complementary and thus expand the knowledge from the Czech environment.

Does the Education of Mothers Affect Their Experience pf Motherhood and Parenthood? Selected Aspects in the Czech Republic

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The aim of this paper is to assess how mothers’ education affects their experience of motherhood and parenthood. The selected topic is based on the theoretical...

Does the Education of Mothers Affect Their Experience pf Motherhood and Parenthood? Selected Aspects in the Czech Republic

Published Online: Oct 05, 2023

Page range: 253 - 272

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/danb-2023-0015

Keywords
Motherhood, Number of Children, First-Time Mother, Parenthood, State Social Support, Education

© 2023 Danuta Duda et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Does the Education of Mothers Affect Their Experience pf Motherhood and Parenthood? Selected Aspects in the Czech Republic

Published Online: Oct 05, 2023

Page range: 253 - 272

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/danb-2023-0015

KeywordsMotherhood, Number of Children, First-Time Mother, Parenthood, State Social Support, Education

© 2023 Danuta Duda et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Motherhood, Number of Children, First-Time Mother, Parenthood, State Social Support, Education