Abstract
Europe is characterized by international and regional diversity in family life. Using the second wave of the European Social Survey, this paper scores subnational regions of 23 European countries according to three dimensions of family culture. We construct regional indicators and use them in a multilevel analysis of the use of grandparents as the main source of child care by European mothers. Results clearly show that the reliance on grandparental child care is subject not only to characteristics of mothers and the supply of formal child care, but cultural attitudes prevalent in the region where mothers live also have an impact. We find that, rather than individual mothers’ attitudes, it is the regional cultural climate that matters.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
