‘I Have to be the Mum and Dad for 4 Weeks Straight’. Exploring the Experiences and Support Needs of Australian Parents and Partners Engaged in Fly-In/Fly-Out Work Practices

Author:

Dittman Cassandra K.12ORCID,Rathbone Joanne A.2

Affiliation:

1. Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

2. School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD, Australia

Abstract

Fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) work practices have become common place in Australia over the past two decades. Research has documented the personal impact of these work practices, but little peer-reviewed research is available on the family impact of this work. The study aimed to better understand (1) the impact of FIFO work arrangements on children, parents and relationships; (2) strategies parents use to manage the home-away cycle; and (3) preferences for parenting support. Interviews were conducted with six FIFO workers and 15 partners of FIFO workers with at least one child aged 2–12 years. Inductive thematic analysis revealed six themes: effects on children; effects on family relationships; effects on parenting; managing transitions; managing separations; and the need for flexible, tailored parenting support. The findings provided important insight into the experiences of working FIFO with a family and can inform the development of parenting support targeted at FIFO families.

Funder

University of Queensland

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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