leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Roberta Misuraca, Eleonora Mussino, & Ann-Zofie Duvander have published a new article exploring how parental leave reforms affect migrants’ uptake in Sweden. su.figshare.com/articles/pre...su.figshare.com 101
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Athina Vlachantoni and Suzy Morrissey have authored a new article, “Pension Inequalities and Policy Responses.” www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.orgPension Inequalities and Policy Responses | Social Policy and Society | Cambridge CorePension Inequalities and Policy Responses - Volume 25 Issue 2 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Jamie Atkinson’s dissertation project explores how workplace structures shape the transition to parenthood, and how they reproduce gender inequality in parenting roles in the UK. repository.mmu.ac.uk/articles/the...repository.mmu.ac.uk 110
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 15/07/2026In a new book chpater, Jennifer A. Baxter, Michael Bittman, Joanne Corey, and Jenny Gallagher explore how large-scale surveys measure children’s time use—from toddler activities reported by parents to detailed longitudinal diaries. www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...taylorfrancis.comChildren's time use | 22 | The Routledge International Handbook of TimThis chapter investigates the measurement of children’s time use in large-scale population surveys. Some information on children as young three years of age has 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 13/07/2026A new article by Jules Allen, Yasmeen Arif, Asiya Islam, Clare Walsh and Sibylla Warrington introduces a symposium on how care sustains life and reproduces inequality, particularly across the Global South. doi.org/10.1111/anti...doi.org 110
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 08/07/2026In “Former partners, still related: remaining kin after separation,” Raluca Popescu offers a novel perspective on breakup as not necessarily the end of kinship ties. doi.org/10.1332/2046...doi.org 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 06/07/2026A new policy brief by Thordis Reimer and Johanna Lammi-Taskula’s explores how parenting leave policies can reduce social inequalities, but also where our evidence is thin in an attempt to map gaps in knowledge. ideas.repec.org/p/osf/socarx...ideas.repec.orgParenting Leave Policies and Social Inequalities in Europe: Evidence, Blind Spots and Policy Direction 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Who “gets” work–life balance? A new study by Diane‑Gabrielle Tremblay and Ali Salehi examines work–life reconciliation among employees in Québec—looking beyond individual effort to the resources and supports that shape everyday balance. www.onlinesciencepublishing.com/index.php/aj...onlinesciencepublishing.comWho attains balance? A comparative study of work–life reconciliation across demographicsThis study examines work–life reconciliation (WLR) among employees in Québec, analyzing how individual characteristics, socio-economic resources, and institutional supports shape experiences of… 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 29/06/2026A new paper from Anna P. Bagirova & Anastasia V. Shvetsova asks whether non-profit organizations *mediate* a productive dialogue between the state and businesses to build sustainable, family-friendly workplace policy. doi.org/10.62560/csz...doi.orgA harmadik szektor mint moderátor a családbarát politika fejlesztésében | Civil SzemleAz oroszországi harmadik szektornak különleges szerepe van a mai család- és demográfiai politikában, a születésszám növelésében és a családi értékek erősítésében. Oroszország új, 2036-ig tartó… 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 25/06/2026A new paper from Eva‑Maria Schmidt, Fabienne Décieux, & Ulrike Zartler in the Journal of Family Research asks how mothers manage emotions in early motherhood, and what “feeling rules” shape that work? doi.org/10.20377/jfr...doi.orgMothers, emotion work, and feeling rules: Achieving positive emotions for the sake of the child | Journal of Family ResearchObjective: This paper examines how mothers deal with their emotions related to their mothering practices in the early phase of motherhood, and analyzes which practices they use to work on their… 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 22/06/2026A new paper by Elizabeth Adamson, Myra Hamilton, Virpi Timonen, Alison Williams, and Lyn Craig, underscores how grandmother support in Australian society. researchportal.helsinki.fi/en/publicati...researchportal.helsinki.fiConstructing the ‘good grandmother’: uncovering intergenerational tensions between grandparent employment and childcare in Australian policy dialogueResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review 101
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 15/06/2026In a new article, Keonhi Son and Aysegul Kayaoglu offer a systematic review of causes and consequences of work-family tensions and challenges, and policy responses to address them. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.com 122
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Sylvie Chrtková and Jiřina Kocourková offer critical analysis and policy recommendations in their new article, “Family planning programs in South Asia: Developments and effectiveness.” See here: doaj.org/article/c6df...doaj.org 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 08/06/2026New research from Zuzana Dančíková! “Involved Fatherhood in Slovakia? A Multi‐Dimensional Picture Painted Using Multiple Methods,” published in Social Inclusion, examines the consequences of offering fathers 28 weeks of well-paid, non-transferable leave. www.cogitatiopress.com/socialinclus...cogitatiopress.comInvolved Fatherhood in Slovakia? A Multi‐Dimensional Picture Painted Using Multiple Methods | Article | Social InclusionZuzana Dančíková 101
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 04/06/2026In a new article, “From Status to Care,” Ilaria Pretelli, Laura Bernardi, Cristina González Beilfuss, Julia Elsa Sauter & Rachele Zamperini examine whether contemporary family law reflects current changes in family life. iris.unil.ch/entities/pub...iris.unil.chFrom Status to Care: family relationships between law and societyThis article explores the gaps, overlaps, and paradoxes in the legal regulation of family relationships between children and adults stemming from the profound transformation of family life in the… 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 02/06/2026What makes a workplace feel worth joining? In a new article in Nankai Business Review International, Fan Wu and Bokai Lei explore how, beyond pay and perks, people read signals about what an organization stands for. doi.org/10.1108/NBRI...doi.orgCER as a workforce strategy: investigating how and when corporate environmental responsibility promotes organizational attractivenessPurpose. Corporate environmental responsibility (CER) has become a global focus for businesses. While existing research has predominantly emphasized CER’s institutional and environmental outcomes,… 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 28/05/2026In a new article, Jitka Slabá, Jitka Jírová, Anna Šťastná, and Jiřina Kocourková map Czech women’s reproductive trajectories across cohorts. doi.org/10.20377/jfr...doi.orgExploring the full spectrum of reproductive experiences | Journal of Family ResearchObjective: The study examines changes across cohorts in terms of the timing and frequency of the full spectrum of reproductive events and explores whether these reproductive trajectories reflect… 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 25/05/2026A new article from Mara A. Yerkes with Carla Brega and Marc Grau-Grau examines how flexible work shapes fathers’ caregiving across different financial situations. doi.org/10.1177/0950...doi.orgFathers Combining Work and Care: Flexible Work Arrangements and Paternal Involvement Across Financial Situations - Carla Brega, Mara A. Yerkes, Marc Grau-Grau, 2026Flexible work arrangements significantly impact childcare divisions among dual-earner parents, yet few studies address their impact on fathers as primary caregi... 101
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 15/05/2026New paper from Diana Sousa, Paul Morris, and Peter Moss: The International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study, PISA and the decline of the OECD's testing regime. See here: doi.org/10.1080/1476...doi.orgBrowse all journalsBrowse all journals 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 13/05/2026A new study from Sandra Idrovo-Carlier and co-authors asks how perceived barriers to women’s promotion shape work outcomes in Colombian organizations. doi.org/10.1080/2331...doi.orgBrowse all journalsBrowse all journals 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 11/05/2026New article by Linda Kridahl, Ann-Zofie Duvander and Jani Turunen asks: why is late-life divorce rising in the West, and does family complexity play a role in Sweden? link.springer.com/article/10.1...link.springer.com 101
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 07/05/2026In a new article, Meret Lütolf and Dominique Oehrli ask whether Covid-19 changed gendered patterns of care and housework beyond the initial lockdown. doi.org/10.1080/1366...doi.orgBrowse all journalsBrowse all journals 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 05/05/2026What if care was central to how we organise our world? How can leave policies build and sustain caring democracies, economies, and societies? These are questions taken up in "Care Leaves and Care Time for All: Towards Caring Democracies, Economies, and Worlds." www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/care-leave...eventbrite.co.ukCare Leaves and Care Time for AllBook launch 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 04/05/2026A new publication “Mapping the Unknown: Research Gaps in Parenting Leave Inequality Research in Europe” by COST Action maps key research gaps. ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publicati...ucrisportal.univie.ac.atMapping the Unknown: Research Gaps in Parenting Leave Inequality Research in EuropePublications: Contribution to book › Chapter › Peer Reviewed 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 01/05/2026A recent article by Ariane Pailhé, Anne Solaz, Alix Sponton, and Maxime Tô examines France’s 2021 paternity leave reform, which made leave longer and more flexible. shs.cairn.info/journal-popu...shs.cairn.info 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 29/04/2026New research by Aleksej K. Kljujev, Uroš V. Šuvaković, Ana P. Bagirova, Tatjana S. Kozicina argues for a sharper lens for poverty research. Their "social space of poverty” connects structure, resources, and human agency instead of treating poverty as static. aseestant.ceon.rs/index.php/so...aseestant.ceon.rsDruštveni prostor siromaštva kao predmet sociološke analize | Sociološki pregledAutori ovog rada istražuju konceptualizaciju „društvenog prostora siromaštva“ i njegov značaj za savremenu sociološku analizu siromaštva. Sprovedena je pregledna analiza međunarodnih (Web of Science)… 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Anna M. Stertz and Ronit Waismel-Manor’s new article asks how maternal leave length shape perceptions of women in Germany and Israel? doi.org/10.1080/1366...doi.orgBrowse all journalsBrowse all journals 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 24/04/2026New research on shared parental leave attitudes in Europe by Elitsa Dimitrova asks who supports a legal rule requiring both parents to take equal periods of paid leave, and why do views differ across countries? sciforum.net/paper/view/2...sciforum.net 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 22/04/2026In a new article, Myra Hamilton, Marian Baird, Angela Kintominas, and Alison Williams unpack how diversity and inclusion agendas can still exclude. doi.org/10.1177/0950...doi.orgSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 20/04/2026New research by Zsuzsanna Makay and Zsuzsanna Veroszta asks, what happens to everyday childcare when fathers are expected to be both hands-on caregivers and traditional breadwinners. doi.org/10.17645/si....doi.orgMore Helpers Than Sharers? Barriers to Involved Fathering in Hungary | Article | Social InclusionZsuzsanna Makay, Zsuzsanna Veroszta 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 15/04/2026New research by Nadav Perez-Vaisvidovsky, Simon Haworth, Yuval Saar-Heiman highlights how to engage fathers in participatory research to elevate fathers’ voices in child welfare. doi.org/10.1080/1364...doi.orgBrowse all journalsBrowse all journals 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Save the date! On June 3 2026, LP&R Coordinators and care scholars Andrea Doucet and Peter Moss will be launching their new book, "Care Leaves and Care Time for All,” with a panel discussion alongside Joan Tronto, Nancy Folbre, and Alison Koslowski. 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 10/04/2026In a new article, Mary Daly and Merve Uzunalioğlu ask where do childcare systems leave parents stuck between leave ending and childcare starting? doi.org/10.1080/1322...doi.orgThe childcare gap in Europe: probing policy constructions of work-life balance and parental agencyThis piece problematizes complexity in work-life balance policies in 15 European countries and examines their underpinning models of parental agency. It compares parenting-related leaves and early ... 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 08/04/2026A new paper by Tatyana Kotzeva, Elitsa Dimitrova, and Kalina Ilieva considers parental leave uptake in Bulgaria, examining social differences among 503 fathers of young children amid shifting gender norms and policy reform. www.cogitatiopress.com/socialinclus...cogitatiopress.comChanging Fatherhood: Social Differences in Parental Leave Uptake and Childcare Participation Among Bulgarian Men | Article | Social InclusionTatyana Kotzeva, Elitsa Dimitrova, Kalina Ilieva 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 06/04/2026A new article by Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay in The Conversation examines challenges retaining employees as they age, despite growing needs for experienced staff. theconversation.com/retaining-em...theconversation.comRetaining employees as they age is possible with more flexibilityStay in work or retire? There are many reasons to do both, but in order to retain workers, employers need to be aware of these factors. 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 30/03/2026New research by LP&R Member Rūta Brazienė, with Sonata Vyšniauskienė, examines Lithuanian youth life chances within the European Pillar of Social Rights framework. doi.org/10.17645/si....doi.orgYouth Life Chances and the Implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights in Lithuania | Article | Social InclusionRūta Brazienė, Sonata Vyšniauskienė 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Recent research by Ann-Zofie Duvander with Linda Kridahl and Sofi Ohlsson-Wijk examines the relationship between late fatherhood, grandfatherhood, and retirement timing in Sweden. doi.org/10.1007/s120...link.springer.comThe Role of Late Fatherhood and Grandfatherhood on Retirement Timing in Sweden - Journal of Population AgeingJournal of Population Ageing - Across Western countries, men’s retirement decisions are increasingly being linked to their family circumstances. At the same time, postponed childbearing and... 110
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 25/03/2026New research from Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay (with Valentina Dolce, Sandra Dubouloz, Céline Desmarais, and Chiara Ghislieri) examines the organizational regulation of remote work across national contexts. www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/15...doi.org 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 23/03/2026A new study by Donna Lero with Mila Kingsbury, Karine J. Lavergne, and Leanne Findlay examines unmet demand for child care in Canada for young children aged 0 to 5. doi.org/10.3138/cpp....doi.orgParental Preferences and Unmet Demand for Child Care for Children Aged Zero to Five Years in Canada | Canadian Public PolicyThe aim of this article was to quantify unmet demand for child care in Canada and identify barriers faced by parents seeking child care. Participants were 30,330 parents who completed the 2023… 101
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 20/03/2026A new book chapter by Brenda Vermeeren, Joëlle van der Meer, Samantha Metselaar, Laura den Dulk examines the relationship between work–life balance and organizational commitment in the Dutch public sector. doi.org/10.1108/978-...doi.orgMultiple Loyalties and Commitments at Work: Studies within a Changing Public SectorRecent years have seen varying workplace trends, changes in approaches to work, from both employers and employees, changes in the nature of work and types 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 18/03/2026New research from Youngcho Lee and Meera Choi examines "no-kids zones" in South Korea and their implications for understanding neoliberal parenting culture. compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...doi.org 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 16/03/2026A new study in *Social Policy and Society* from Pedro Romero-Balsas, Gerardo Meil, and Jesús Rogero-García examines paternity leave uptake among migrant fathers in Spain. doi.org/10.1017/S147...doi.orgDeterminants of Public Support for Eco-Social Policies: A Comparative Theoretical Framework | Social Policy and Society | Cambridge CoreDeterminants of Public Support for Eco-Social Policies: A Comparative Theoretical Framework - Volume 22 Issue 1 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 06/03/2026New research from Johanna Lammi-Taskula et al explores how parents choose between public and private early childhood education (ECEC) in Finland. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.comBrowse all journalsBrowse all journals 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 04/03/2026LP&R Member Ann-Zofie Duvander et al. has published new research with the Nordic Council of Ministers: "Welfare resilience during crises in the Nordic region: Gender perspectives on challenges and ways forward in healthcare." www.diva-portal.org/smash/record...diva-portal.orgWelfare resilience during crises in the Nordic region: Gender perspectives on challenges and ways forward in healthcareDiVA portal is a finding tool for research publications and student theses written at the following 50 universities and research institutions. 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 02/03/2026New research by Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay and Sarah Nogues examines how working time arrangements impact work-life conflict and intention to leave among teachers. econpapers.repec.org/article/onla...econpapers.repec.orgEconPapers: Work-life conflict and intention to leave among teachers: The role of working time arrangementsBy Sarah Nogues and Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay; Abstract: Attrition is a salient issue in the teaching profession, which also observes important work-life conflict. This paper 110
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 27/02/2026A new working paper by Ewa Cukrowska-Torzewska, Anna Matysiak, Agnieszka Kasperska, and Gayle Kaufman shows how parental leave-taking impacts hiring and pay for mothers and fathers. labfam.uw.edu.pl/publications...labfam.uw.edu.pl 110
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 25/02/2026New research on leisure by Laura den Dulk, Paraskevas Petrou, and George Michaelides examines how proactive leisure activities benefit both work and non-work outcomes. research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/publicati...research-portal.uea.ac.ukThe leisure crafting intervention: Effects on work and non-work outcomes and the moderating role of ageParaskevas Petrou, Laura den Dulk, George Michaelides 100
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 19/02/2026New research from Gillian Whitehouse, Julie Hulcombe, and Sandra Capra examines flexible work implementation in allied health professions, analyzing managers' experiences with part-time roles post-maternity leave in Australian hospitals. doi.org/10.1080/1030...doi.orgBrowse all journalsBrowse all journals 110
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 17/02/2026New research by LP&R researchers examines how unpredictable work schedules affect domestic labor divisions among dual-earner parents. doi.org/10.1177/0730...doi.orgSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 111
leavenetwork.bsky.social @leavenetwork.bsky.social · 13/02/2026New article by Myra Hamilton, Natalie Galea, Sally Hanna-Osborne, and Alison Williams examines how to improve retention of women in construction through better parental leave transitions. www.nawic.com.au/resource?res...nawic.com.auSmart Library Viewer[email protected] 100
