Challenges of Parenting: Implications of Maternal Employment for Psychological Development of the Child

The book reports an empirical study of a relationship between maternal employment and personality development of children of employed and unemployed mothers. It also examines the similarities and differences in the disciplinary practices used by the employed mothers and full-time housewives. The personality patterns of children are discussed in the light of micro as well as macro variables. Levels of marital adjustment in case of employed and unemployed mothers and experiences of employed mothers at home and at workplace are also explored. The book is of interest to the researchers and students of psychology, sociology, child development, family studies and professionals interested in related fields.