UK Wedding News
03/07/2014
The report by NatCen revealed more than half of married fathers are no longer prepared to work in the evenings, while those who will not work weekends, has nearly doubled over the last 10 years. In general, there was also found to be a decline in male breadwinner families throughout the UK and Europe. For example, just 22% of families in the UK are two-parents families where only the father works, according to analysis of data from the EU Labour Force Survey between 2001 and 2011.
In Spain, male breadwinners in families fell from 49% in 2001, to 28% in 2011, while the levels in France (22%) and the UK (22%) were more table, but among the lowest in Europe.
The research, which is part of the ESRC funded Modern Fatherhood project, is due to be discussed at the Modern Fatherhood conference today (3 July) at The University of London's Institute of Education. Alongside this, research will also be presented that will look at conflict between UK fathers' working and home lives and how this varies across Europe.
Eight countries were involved in the European Social Survey, but it was the UK that reported the highest level of conflict between work and family.
35% of fathers admitted they "always" or "often" worry about work problems when they aren't working, compared to 17% who said they never fret; while 37% of UK dads said they are "always" or "often" too tired after work to enjoy the things they would like to do at home. Some 8% said this never happens.
Just 10% felt that family responsibilities prevent them from giving the time they should to their job always or often, with 26% said it never happens. They are also more likely to believe that work negatively interferes with family life. This compares to dads in the Netherlands who were least likely to think this way.
Elsewhere, the study found that a typical working week of full-time working fathers in couple households has dropped from 47 to 45 hours a week. When it comes to working evening, 52% never work those house, compared to the previous level of 33%, while those never working at the weekend also increased from 26% to 45%. They are also less likely to work shifts than compared to 2001.
Commenting on the findings, Dr Svetlana Speight, NatCen Social Research, commented: "This research shows that in the UK many fathers allow their job to undermine their family life. It suggests that there are lessons we can learn from countries like the Netherlands where fathers appear to have a better work life balance."
The above findings have been presented by NatCen Social Research, the Institute of Education's Thomas Coram Research Unit and the University of East Anglia (UEA).
(JP/CD)
20/03/2020
LeToya Luckett-Walker Is Pregnant
Charlotte Crosby Finds New Romance
Lydia Bright Gets Candid About Giving Birth
Lana Del Ray Splits From Boyfriend
Angelica Ross Learns Of Boyfriend's Secret Life
Ashley Graham's Breastfeeding Struggle
Susanna Reid's Mother's Day Plans
Lin-Manuel Miranda Homeschooling Kids
Kristen Bell Speaks Of Pride For Daughters
Prince George & Princess Charlotte Now Homeschooled
More Fathers Spending Time At Home
A new study has found that more fathers are refusing to work longer hours due to family responsibilities.The report by NatCen revealed more than half of married fathers are no longer prepared to work in the evenings, while those who will not work weekends, has nearly doubled over the last 10 years. In general, there was also found to be a decline in male breadwinner families throughout the UK and Europe. For example, just 22% of families in the UK are two-parents families where only the father works, according to analysis of data from the EU Labour Force Survey between 2001 and 2011.
In Spain, male breadwinners in families fell from 49% in 2001, to 28% in 2011, while the levels in France (22%) and the UK (22%) were more table, but among the lowest in Europe.
The research, which is part of the ESRC funded Modern Fatherhood project, is due to be discussed at the Modern Fatherhood conference today (3 July) at The University of London's Institute of Education. Alongside this, research will also be presented that will look at conflict between UK fathers' working and home lives and how this varies across Europe.
- - - - - - Advertisement - - - - - -
Eight countries were involved in the European Social Survey, but it was the UK that reported the highest level of conflict between work and family.
35% of fathers admitted they "always" or "often" worry about work problems when they aren't working, compared to 17% who said they never fret; while 37% of UK dads said they are "always" or "often" too tired after work to enjoy the things they would like to do at home. Some 8% said this never happens.
Just 10% felt that family responsibilities prevent them from giving the time they should to their job always or often, with 26% said it never happens. They are also more likely to believe that work negatively interferes with family life. This compares to dads in the Netherlands who were least likely to think this way.
Elsewhere, the study found that a typical working week of full-time working fathers in couple households has dropped from 47 to 45 hours a week. When it comes to working evening, 52% never work those house, compared to the previous level of 33%, while those never working at the weekend also increased from 26% to 45%. They are also less likely to work shifts than compared to 2001.
Commenting on the findings, Dr Svetlana Speight, NatCen Social Research, commented: "This research shows that in the UK many fathers allow their job to undermine their family life. It suggests that there are lessons we can learn from countries like the Netherlands where fathers appear to have a better work life balance."
The above findings have been presented by NatCen Social Research, the Institute of Education's Thomas Coram Research Unit and the University of East Anglia (UEA).
(JP/CD)
Top stories
20/03/2020
LeToya Luckett-Walker Is Pregnant
Charlotte Crosby Finds New Romance
Lydia Bright Gets Candid About Giving Birth
Lana Del Ray Splits From Boyfriend
Angelica Ross Learns Of Boyfriend's Secret Life
Ashley Graham's Breastfeeding Struggle
Susanna Reid's Mother's Day Plans
Lin-Manuel Miranda Homeschooling Kids
Kristen Bell Speaks Of Pride For Daughters
Prince George & Princess Charlotte Now Homeschooled
