Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module
mothersreturntowork_ip5
Mothers return to work module
Questions 6
mothersreturntowork_ip5.matleave
Currently on maternity leave
Type: number
- e_matleave (e_indresp_ip) Currently on maternity leave
mothersreturntowork_ip5.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)
- e_mlwkfpt (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WORK FT OR PT IN FUTURE
mothersreturntowork_ip5.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 [and CHILD NAME] {if more than one youngest child e.g. twins} 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)
- e_mlagst (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: AGE OF CHILD WHEN START WORK IN FUTURE
mothersreturntowork_ip5.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)
- e_mlagstu (e_indresp_ip) UNITS OF CHILD AGE WHEN START WORK
mothersreturntowork_ip5.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)
- e_mlfutr (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: INTENDS RETURNING TO WORK
mothersreturntowork_ip5.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 | e_mlrnot1 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: I prefer to look after my child |
| 2 | I cannot earn enough to pay for childcare | e_mlrnot2 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: I cannot earn enough to pay for |
| 3 | I cannot find suitable childcare | e_mlrnot3 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: I cannot find suitable childcare |
| 4 | There are no jobs in the right place for me | e_mlrnot4 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: There are no jobs in the right |
| 5 | There are no jobs with the right hours for me | e_mlrnot5 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: There are no jobs with the righ |
| 6 | There are no jobs available for me | e_mlrnot6 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: There are no jobs available for |
| 7 | I am in full-time education | e_mlrnot7 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: I am in full-time education |
| 8 | I am on a training course | e_mlrnot8 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: I am on a training course |
| 9 | My family would lose benefits if I was earning | e_mlrnot9 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: My family would lose benefits i |
| 10 | I am caring for an elderly or ill relative or friend | e_mlrnot10 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: I am caring for an elderly or i |
| 11 | I cannot work because of poor health | e_mlrnot11 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: I cannot work because of poor h |
| 12 | I prefer not to work | e_mlrnot12 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: I prefer not to work |
| 13 | My husband/partner disapproves | e_mlrnot13 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: My husband/partner disapproves |
| 97 | Some other reason | e_mlrnot97 (e_indresp_ip) NEW MUM: WHY NOT TAKE UP PAID WORK IN FUTURE: 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)



