Childcare

1. A study of childcare beliefs as a function of mothers employment Neeru Sharma Sumati Vaid Meenakshi Sharma Deptt of Home Science University of Jammu Jammu

9. Attitude towards maternal employment 28(93) Positive Husbands support 28(93) 2(7) Yes No Problems faced by children 20(67) 9(30) Yes No Effect of employment on the child 10(33) 20(67) Positive Negative Mothers attitude at separation 15(50) 12(40) Normal Cries Childs reaction when mother leaves 14(46) 12(40) 4-8 9-13 Time spent with child(hrs) 15(50) 11(37) 4(13) 1-4 months 5-8months 9-12 months Child’s age when non maternal care began N (%ages) variable Responses

10. * significant at 1% HOME OBSERVATION 0.218 55(92) 5(8) 27(90) 3(10) 28(93) 2(7) More Average f) Opportunity for variety in daily stimulation 1.82 1(2) 32(53) 27(45) - 18(60) 12(40) 1(3) 14(47) 15(50) More Average Less e) Parent’s involvement with the child 5.52* 42(70) 16(27) 2(3) 25(83) 4(14) 1(3) 17(57) 12(40) 1(3) More toys Average Less toys d) Provision of play material 10.48* 42(70) 17(28) 1(2) 26(87) 3(10) 1(3) 16(53) 14(47) - Good Average Poor c)Organisation of environment 6.64* 48(82) 12(20) 20(67) 10(33) 28(93) 2(7) More acceptable Average b)Acceptance of childs behaviour 0.576 52(87) 8(13) 27(90) 3(10) - 25(83) 5(17) - More responsible Average Less responsible a) Emotional and verbal responsivity of parents χ2 Total N=60 (%) Non Employed N=30 (%) Employed N=30 (%) Dimensions