Faculty Mentor
Soo Hyun Cho
Abstract
Children face several cognitive and behavioral effects that are the result of maternal employment during their early developmental years. In this study, a questionnaire was distributed to thirty-two participants (twenty-eight female, four male) ranging in age from twenty-six to fifty-nine years. All participants had at least one child. Participants provided information about themselves, their spouse (when applicable), and their children, as well as their and their spouse’s work. Several cognitive and behavioral differences were noted between children of working and nonworking mothers. Differences were found in school performance, participation in extracurricular activities, and abnormal behavioral issues.
Recommended Citation
DeJong, Amanda
(2010)
"Working Mothers: Cognitive and Behavioral Effects on Children,"
The Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 8, Article 9.
Available at:
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/jur/vol8/iss1/9