Working mothers of children with chronic iIllness : narratives of working and caring

Margaret H. (Margaret Heather) Vickers; Melissa A. Parris; Jeffrey Bailey

Working mothers of children with chronic iIllness : narratives of working and caring

Margaret H. (Margaret Heather) Vickers
, Melissa A. Parris
, Jeffrey Bailey

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Abstract

This paper reports the initial findings of an exploratory, qualitative study of the life and work of people who are working full-time and also caring for a child with chronic illness. The demands of such a lifestyle are significant. Respondents--all women--often reported 'doing-it-all' while constantly being frustrated and challenge in their mothering role.

Original language	English
Number of pages	6
Journal	Australian Journal of Early Childhood
Publication status	Published - 2004

Keywords

Chronically ill children
Care
Parents of chronically ill children
Research
Working mothers

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