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This study explored the impact of stage of motherhood, work
commitments and aspects of identity on wellbeing. Mothers (n=133) who
had valued their careers and had at least one child under 22yrs described
their stage of motherhood based upon the age of their youngest child
(stage 1 (04yrs); stage 2 (5-12yrs); stage 3 (13+)); work commitment (at
home, part-time, full-time); aspects of identity (as a woman; mother;
someone with a career) and wellbeing. Those at stage 2 reported highest
levels of anxiety and depression; those not working reported greatest
fatigue; greater wellbeing was associated a lower endorsement of being a
woman or having a career and a higher endorsement of being a mother.
Further, the influence of identity on wellbeing varied as children became
more independent or work commitments changed highlighting the
importance of consonance between identity and reality. For example, a
stronger sense of having a career or being a woman was associated with
less wellbeing in those at home full-time or with children in stage-1.
Whereas a stronger identity as a mother was associated with greater
wellbeing in those staying at home. To conclude, adaptive identities
across the life course may facilitate wellbeing in professional women.
Jane Ogden, Philippa Bolton. (2014) The Role of Stage of Motherhood, Work Commitment and Identity on the Well-being of Professional Women, , Volume 1, Issue 1.
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