Assessment on the use of Workplace Childcare and its Effects on Working Mother: the case of Mechare Childcare Center
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2021-01
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Addis ababa university
Abstract
he introduction of childcare service have been applauded by many, as it is believed to
enable mothers to care for their child while working, hence bring a positive impact on their lives.
As the idea and the use of childcare services itself is a new concept to our country, it is the aim
of this study to determine the actual benefits workplace childcare has brought to the lives of
working mothers. In doing so, cross sectional and case study qualitative research methods was
used. Among the non-probability sampling, purposive sampling was used to select fifteen study
participants, which includes working mothers (services users) and supervisory of the childcare.
Primary and secondary data were collected through in-depth interview and document review.
The following are the major findings of the study; most of the mothers have claimed to have
psychological benefits: being free from stress of work, being close by to their child which help
the mother to feel self-confidence and self-esteem as it enable them to balance work and family
responsibilities, and since the service enabled them to feel less stress, they are able to cope with
the challenges of their life and become happier. They also testify the economic benefits both from
not losing their work and being able to access better childcare services, without having to pay
for the service, especially for low income generating mothers. The other benefits are expressed
as being able to address their social needs from relations with mothers and share experience and
help each other at time of crises and problems. Based on all the finding of this researcher, the
researcher of this paper would like to suggest that, research on how to make quality childcare
services more available throughout the country would be direction to future researchers.
Key word. Workplace childcare, working mother, work-life balance
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Workplace childcare, working mother, work-life balance