Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module
mothersreturntowork_ip13
Mothers Return to Work module
Questions 6
mothersreturntowork_ip13.matleave
Currently on maternity leave
Type: choice
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | No |
| 1 | Yes |
Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.PSEX = 2 (Respondent is female)
- m_matleave (m_indresp_ip) Currently on maternity leave
mothersreturntowork_ip13.mlfutr
New mum: intends returning to work
Type: choice
Source: Adapted from MCS
Text: You have recently had a new baby, do you plan to return to work at any time in the future?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
| 3 | Maybe |
Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.PSEX = 2 (Respondent is female)
and if MatLeave = 1 | (GRIDVARIABLES.NewMum = 1 & ((CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jbhas = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jboff = 1) | (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jbhas = 2 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jboff = 2 & NONEMPLOYMENT.julk4wk = 2 & NONEMPLOYMENT.julkjb = 2))) (Currently on maternity leave OR is a new mother since last interview and is either (a) currently working or (b) currently not working and has not looked for a job and does not want a job)
- m_mlfutr (m_indresp_ip) New mum: intends returning to work
mothersreturntowork_ip13.mlrnot
New mum: why not take up paid work in future
Type: multichoice
Source: Adapted from MCS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE FOR ANY OTHER REASONS
Text: Why is that?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I prefer to look after my child(ren) myself | m_mlrnot1 (m_indresp_ip) I prefer to look after my child(ren) myself |
| 2 | I cannot earn enough to pay for childcare | m_mlrnot2 (m_indresp_ip) I cannot earn enough to pay for childcare |
| 3 | I cannot find suitable childcare | m_mlrnot3 (m_indresp_ip) I cannot find suitable childcare |
| 4 | There are no jobs in the right place for me | m_mlrnot4 (m_indresp_ip) There are no jobs in the right place for me |
| 5 | There are no jobs with the right hours for me | m_mlrnot5 (m_indresp_ip) There are no jobs with the right hours for me |
| 6 | There are no jobs available for me | m_mlrnot6 (m_indresp_ip) There are no jobs available for me |
| 7 | I am in full-time education | m_mlrnot7 (m_indresp_ip) I am in full-time education |
| 8 | I am on a training course | m_mlrnot8 (m_indresp_ip) I am on a training course |
| 9 | My family would lose benefits if I was earning | m_mlrnot9 (m_indresp_ip) My family would lose benefits if I was earning |
| 10 | I am caring for an elderly or ill relative or friend | m_mlrnot10 (m_indresp_ip) I am caring for an elderly or ill relative or friend |
| 11 | I cannot work because of poor health | m_mlrnot11 (m_indresp_ip) I cannot work because of poor health |
| 12 | I prefer not to work | m_mlrnot12 (m_indresp_ip) I prefer not to work |
| 13 | My husband/partner disapproves | m_mlrnot13 (m_indresp_ip) My husband/partner disapproves |
| 97 | Some other reason | m_mlrnot97 (m_indresp_ip) Some other reason |
Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.PSEX = 2 (Respondent is female)
and if MatLeave = 1 | (GRIDVARIABLES.NewMum = 1 & ((CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jbhas = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jboff = 1) | (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jbhas = 2 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jboff = 2 & NONEMPLOYMENT.julk4wk = 2 & NONEMPLOYMENT.julkjb = 2))) (Currently on maternity leave OR is a new mother since last interview and is either (a) currently working or (b) currently not working and has not looked for a job and does not want a job)
and if MLFUTR = 2|3 (Has no plans to take up/return to paid work or might take up/return to paid work)
mothersreturntowork_ip13.mlagst
New mum: age of child when start work in future
Type: number
Source: Adapted from MCS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AGE
Text: How old will [CHILD NAME] [and [CHILD NAME]] {if more than one youngest child e.g. twins} be at the time you would hope to start working?
Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.PSEX = 2 (Respondent is female)
and if MLFUTR = 1 | MLFUTR = 3 | (GRIDVARIABLES.NewMum = 1 & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jbhas = 2 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jboff = 2 & (NONEMPLOYMENT.julk4wk = 1 | NONEMPLOYMENT.julkjb = 1))) (Plans to take up/return to paid work or might take up/return to paid work, or is a new mum and not working and has either looked for work or would like a job)
- m_mlagst (m_indresp_ip) New mum: age of child when start work in future
mothersreturntowork_ip13.mlagstu
Units of child age when start work
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Months |
| 2 | Years |
Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.PSEX = 2 (Respondent is female)
and if MLFUTR = 1 | MLFUTR = 3 | (GRIDVARIABLES.NewMum = 1 & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jbhas = 2 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jboff = 2 & (NONEMPLOYMENT.julk4wk = 1 | NONEMPLOYMENT.julkjb = 1))) (Plans to take up/return to paid work or might take up/return to paid work, or is a new mum and not working and has either looked for work or would like a job)
and if MLAGST > 0 & MLAGST <> MIS,DK,REF (Age of child when start work provided)
- m_mlagstu (m_indresp_ip) Units of child age when start work
mothersreturntowork_ip13.mlwkfpt
New mum: work FT or PT in future
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: And would you prefer to return to work full-time or part-time?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Full-time |
| 2 | Part-time |
Universe:
if DEMOGRAPHICS.PSEX = 2 (Respondent is female)
and if MLFUTR = 1 | MLFUTR = 3 | (GRIDVARIABLES.NewMum = 1 & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jbhas = 2 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.jboff = 2 & (NONEMPLOYMENT.julk4wk = 1 | NONEMPLOYMENT.julkjb = 1))) (Plans to take up/return to paid work or might take up/return to paid work, or is a new mum and not working and has either looked for work or would like a job)
- m_mlwkfpt (m_indresp_ip) New mum: work FT or PT in future



