Mothering in accounting: An approach from the work-life balance perspective
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https://doi.org/10.19094/contextus.2024.85214Keywords:
professor, mothers, postgraduate, work environment, culture of the programsAbstract
Background: In recent years, work-life balance has been a concern among employees, employers, academics, researchers, among others.
Purpose: This study purposed to highlight the perceptions of women working in postgraduate accounting programs (PPGs) in Brazil about motherhood, discussing the challenges of reconciling professional and family demands.
Method: Interviews were carried out with 9 accounting PPG professors whose data were analyzed using the discursive textual analysis technique.
Results: The results showed that the perceptions refer to several challenges and difficulties, especially in relation to the adaptation between professional demands and motherhood. The life trajectory, experiences and experiences indicate that the work environment and the culture of the programs influence the speeches and perceptions of the respondents.
Conclusions: It is concluded by highlighting the importance of discussions on the topic, as well as the need for cultural changes that can add empathy in the face of the time and challenges of motherhood.
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