Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module
mothersreturntowork_ip4
Mothers return to work module
Questions 6
mothersreturntowork_ip4.matleave
Currently on maternity leave
Type: number
- d_matleave (d_indresp_ip) currently on maternity leave
mothersreturntowork_ip4.mlagst
New mum: age of child when start work in future
Type: number
Source: Adapted from MCS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AGE IF ANSWERED RECORD WHETHER AGE GIVEN IN MONTHS OR YEARS AT NEXT QUESTION
Text: How old will CHILD NAME multiple birthand CHILD NAME be at the time you would hope to start working?
Universe:
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)
- d_mlagst (d_indresp_ip) new mum: age of child when start work in future
mothersreturntowork_ip4.mlagstu
Units of child age when start work
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Months |
| 2 | Years |
Universe:
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)
- d_mlagstu (d_indresp_ip) units of child age when start work
mothersreturntowork_ip4.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 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)
- d_mlfutr (d_indresp_ip) new mum: intends returning to work
mothersreturntowork_ip4.mlrnot
New mum: why not take up paid work in future
Type: multichoice
Source: Adapted from MCS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE FOR ANY OTHER REASONS CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Why is that?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I prefer to look after my child(ren) myself | d_mlrnot1 (d_indresp_ip) mc i prefer to look after my child(ren) myself |
| 2 | I cannot earn enough to pay for childcare | d_mlrnot2 (d_indresp_ip) mc i cannot earn enough to pay for childcare |
| 3 | I cannot find suitable childcare | d_mlrnot3 (d_indresp_ip) mc i cannot find suitable childcare |
| 4 | There are no jobs in the right place for me | d_mlrnot4 (d_indresp_ip) mc there are no jobs in the right place for me |
| 5 | There are no jobs with the right hours for me | d_mlrnot5 (d_indresp_ip) mc there are no jobs with the right hours for me |
| 6 | There are no jobs available for me | d_mlrnot6 (d_indresp_ip) mc there are no jobs available for me |
| 7 | I am in full-time education | d_mlrnot7 (d_indresp_ip) mc i am in full-time education |
| 8 | I am on a training course | d_mlrnot8 (d_indresp_ip) mc i am on a training course |
| 9 | My family would lose benefits if I was earning | d_mlrnot9 (d_indresp_ip) mc my family would lose benefits if i was earning |
| 10 | I am caring for an elderly or ill relative or friend | d_mlrnot10 (d_indresp_ip) mc i am caring for an elderly or ill relative or friend |
| 11 | I cannot work because of poor health | d_mlrnot11 (d_indresp_ip) mc i cannot work because of poor health |
| 12 | I prefer not to work | d_mlrnot12 (d_indresp_ip) mc i prefer not to work |
| 13 | My husband/partner disapproves | d_mlrnot13 (d_indresp_ip) mc my husband/partner disapproves |
| 97 | Some other reason | d_mlrnot97 (d_indresp_ip) mc some other reason |
Universe:
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_ip4.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 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)
- d_mlwkfpt (d_indresp_ip) new mum: work ft or pt in future



