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Driven Women: The Twists and Turns of Childbirth on Women’s Career Choices. By: Maribeth L. Sarnecki December 4, 2006. Overview:. Introduction Literature Review Theory Method Findings Discussion. Thesis. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Driven Women: The Twists and Turns of
Childbirth on Women’s Career Choices
By: Maribeth L. SarneckiDecember 4, 2006
Overview: Introduction Literature Review Theory Method Findings Discussion
Thesis The purpose of this paper is to examine
the social choices of Saint Mary’s College Alumnae regarding career choices made after the birth of their first child.
Literature Review Work Policy FMLA
US Congress (1993) Ruhm (1997) Klerman and Leibowitz (1999) Gornich, Meyers and Ross (1996)
Attitudes and Choices Edwards (2002) Cerkanovich, Giordano, Groat,
Pugh and Swineford (1997) Hoffnung (2001)
Childcare Gornich, Meyers and Ross (1996) Kurts-Costes and Punghello (2000)
Roles after first birth Klerman and Leibowitz (1999) Gornich, Meyers and Ross (1996) Vandenheuvel (1997) Budig and England (2001)
Feminist Theory Betty Friedan
The Problem that has no name (1963)
Methods: Participants
308 Saint Mary’s College Alumnae contacted form a list provided by the Saint Mary’s College Alumnae Relations Office
Matched criteria of:1. Graduated from Saint Mary’s College between the years of
1995 and 20052. Have given birth to at least one child since graduation
85 responses (27%)
Methods: Participant DemographicsPost Bachelors Degree
Out of 36 responses
Masters 21 (63%)
MBA 2 (6%)
MD’s 2 (6%)
JD 2 (6%)
Religious Affiliation Out of 80 responses
Catholic 77 (96%)
Catholic/Episcolian 1(1%)
Protestant 1(1%)
Methodist 1(1%)
Lutheran 1(1%)
Leading Occupations
Out of 77 responses
Business 10 (11%)
Education 15 (17%)
Homemaker 25 (29%)
Other 15 (17%)
Average Age
Alumnae Spouse
@ marriage 24.5 yrs. 26.96 yrs.
@ first child’s birth
27.18 yrs. 29.24 yrs.
Method: Procedures Contacted 308 Saint Mary’s College Alumnae via email who
graduated between the years of 1995 and 2005 and have given birth to atleast one child since graduation from a list provided by the Saint Mary’s College Alumnae Relations Office
Online survey conducted at surveymonkey.com
Eight-five multiple choice and open-ended question
Research Question
What Social Factors impact the career choice of Saint Mary’s College Alumnae after the birth of their first child?
Findings: Based on Maternity Leave
Based on Maternity leave Responded % of 85
Alumnae employed at time of birth 74 84%
Alumnae were allowed to take of the amount of maternity leave wanted
31 36%
Alumnae employer were flexible with the amount of time off through maternity leave
40 47%
Alumnae employers were not flexible with their amount of time off through maternity leave
9 10%
Maternity leave offered lasted 0-16 weeks 54 63%
Alumnae returned to work when their maternity leave was up
36 42%
Alumnae did not return to work after their maternity leave was up
30 35%
Alumnae are currently employed 48 56.4%
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0-4 weeks4-8 weeks 8-12weeks
12-16weeks
other
Maternity Leaveoffered by Employer(in weeks)
Findings: Maternity Leave
12.5 weeks was the average amount of time taken off for maternity leave
Findings: Working Mothers and Stay-at-Home Mothers
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17 159
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Financial Personal Career Goals Other
Deciding Factors on Returning to Work
Deciding Factors
Findings: Working Mothers and Stay-at-Home Mothers
Acceptance of Decision
100%
0
95%
5%
98.80%
1.20%
97.30%
2.70%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Spouse Family Friends Employers
Acceptance of Career Decision
Accepting Unaccepting
Discussion Parent/Child Relationships
Finances
Questions???