Statistic:

In a sample of mothers and fathers with a child aged three to fifteen months, 20% of the fathers made changes in the work arrangements to spend time with their baby.  10% reduced hours, 5% used flexi-time, 2% started shift work, 2% changed working hours, 1% worked from home, 1% reduced days (same hours), and 1% changed jobs. (Smeaton, 2006)

Source: Smeaton, D. (2006). Dads and their babies: A household analysis. Manchester: Equal Opportunities Commission.  

Description of Sample:

“This study brings together the findings from two surveys commissioned by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) investigating the use of leave by fathers from the perspective of both mothers and fathers… All the fathers were employees and in two-parent households with a child aged three to fifteen months” (p. v). 

Scope of Study: