Examining the Relationship between Men’s Use of Flexible Work Arrangements and Parental Leave

This project will provide new evidence on fatherhood in Canada, regarding fathers’ engagement with both parental leave and flexible work policies. By examining in-depth the relationship between parental leave policy use, and flexible work policy use, we can determine how and whether fathers use this suite of policy options, and the impact it has on their division of household labour, and family wellbeing. Because the project includes interviews with fathers from diverse backgrounds (in terms of race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation), it also contributes to the Vanier Institute’s knowledge mobilization efforts regarding understanding diverse families in Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Andrea Doucet

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Partner:

The Vanier Institute of the Family

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Brock University

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