MotherScholars' Perceptions, Experiences, and the Impact on Work-Family Balance

MotherScholars juggle multiple roles, such as leader, researcher, wife, partner, mother, caregiver, advisor, teacher, mentor, and volunteer, and must find a work-family balance. Despite the challenges, the opportunity to mother and work in many capacities can lead to satisfaction and fulfilling purpose.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Mother scholars, who are mothers who work as faculty and staff members within higher education, play a multitude of roles. They are leaders, researchers, wives, partners, mothers, caregivers, advisors, teachers, mentors, and volunteers. Their perceptions, experiences, and the impact on work-family balance are explored in the book MotherScholars: Perceptions, Experiences, and the Impact on Work-Family Balance. The book discusses how mother scholars can achieve work-family balance, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, and explores if there is a right way to go about achieving this balance.

Mother scholars face a lifelong and sometimes delicate journey as they navigate the many opportunities that come their way. They must make choices between these opportunities, which can be challenging. Despite the challenges, being a mother scholar can lead to satisfaction and fulfilling purpose in a meaningful way. Mother scholars cultivate gratitude while seeking work-family balance, even during a pandemic.

The book highlights the experiences of mother scholars and provides insights into their challenges and successes. It offers practical strategies and tips for achieving work-family balance, such as setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and seeking support from colleagues and family. The book also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the unique contributions that mother scholars make to higher education and the value of supporting them in their work-family balance efforts.

In conclusion, MotherScholars: Perceptions, Experiences, and the Impact on Work-Family Balance is a valuable resource for mother scholars who are seeking to achieve work-family balance. The book provides insights into the experiences of mother scholars, offers practical strategies and tips, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing their unique contributions to higher education. By cultivating gratitude and seeking support, mother scholars can find satisfaction and fulfillment in their work and family lives.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793648433