THE IMPACT OF PARENTHOOD ON MOTHERS’ WORK VALUES: EVIDENCE FROM MONGOLIA
This study aims to investigate work values of mothers in Mongolia, specifically, focusing on how parenthood shapes their work-related desires and priorities. The research uses focus group discussions with 22 mothers aged 26 and above to highlight the dynamic nature of work values during this signifi...
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| Language: | English |
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Publishing House of Rzeszow University of Technology
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Modern Management Review |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.prz.edu.pl/mmr/article/view/1860 |
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| Summary: | This study aims to investigate work values of mothers in Mongolia, specifically, focusing on how parenthood shapes their work-related desires and priorities. The research uses focus group discussions with 22 mothers aged 26 and above to highlight the dynamic nature of work values during this significant life transition. The findings reveal that more than half of the participants experienced shifts in their work values after having children, with many transitioning from intrinsic to extrinsic values due to increased financial demands, particularly in cases of divorce or limited household income. Mothers with stable financial situations or larger families prioritized childcare or entrepreneurship over traditional employment, while younger mothers or those with fewer children emphasized career advancement and autonomy. The study underscores the importance of flexible workplace policies and empathetic leadership in supporting working mothers and enabling them to achieve a sustainable work-life balance. |
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| ISSN: | 2300-6366 2353-0758 |