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Community, Work & Family Volume 10, 2007 - Issue 4
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FATHERS, WORK AND FAMILY LIFE

Global perspectives and new insights

Margaret O'BrienCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Berit Brandth
&
Elin Kvande
Pages 375-386 | Published online: 07 Nov 2007
 
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Abstract

This paper presents a policy analysis of fathers’ use of paternity leave, parental leave and flexible work practices across several industrialised countries. From the late 1990s there has been a rapid expansion of leave and flexible working provision targeted at fathers, especially in the Nordic countries. New evidence on predictors and patterns of fathers’ leave taking are reviewed. Findings suggest that paternal leave taking has the potential to boost fathers’ practical and emotional investment in infant care.

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