Merve Uzunalioğlu
Biographic Data
| ID | 6357313 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Merve Uzunalioğlu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Merve |
| FAMILY NAME | Uzunalioğlu |
| SIGNATURE | UZUNALIOĞLU M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Oxford |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5814-0861 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
One Size Fits Few
The article analyzes the evolution of the European Union’s work–life balance agenda over the past three decades, focusing on key policy initiatives that have established minimum standards for care-related leaves, services, labor market protection, and flexible working arrangements. To assess how well the EU policy framework recognizes and responds to the care responsibilities of diverse families, the analysis applies a conceptual framework that f…
The childcare gap in Europe
Family and social resilience
BACKGROUNDThe concept of resilience in familial and social contexts has gained prominence in academic and policy discussions.However, the interplay between family life and social inequalities, and how these relate to each other in the resilience literature, has yet to be documented. OBJECTIVEThis scoping review addresses this gap by analysing 250 articles published between 1998 and 2023.We compare the concept of resilience as applied in family an…
(How) does fathers’ uptake of leave equalise the gendered division of childcare and housework? A review and reflection
Purpose Based on a review of 41 empirical research articles published between 1990 and 2024, we examine whether and how the relationship between fathers’ leave and the gendered division of domestic labour varies. Design/methodology/approach We assess variations in findings by (sub-)dimensions of domestic labour, absolute/relative measures of father involvement, gender of the respondent, temporality of reported changes, leave length, joint/solo us…
When Does Expanded Eligibility Translate into Increased Take-Up? An Examination of Parental Leave Policy in Luxembourg
This article aims to explore the role of eligibility for parental leave as a determinant of access and as an enabler of leave take-up. To analyse the link between eligibility and take-up, we study a unique policy change in Luxembourg’s parental leave scheme. The country’s 2016 parental leave reform relaxed the eligibility criteria to enable marginal part-time working parents to access the parental leave scheme for the first time. We focus on this…
(How) does fathers’ uptake of leave equalise the gendered division of childcare and housework? A review and reflection
Purpose Based on a review of 41 empirical research articles published between 1990 and 2024, we examine whether and how the relationship between fathers’ leave and the gendered division of domestic labour varies. Design/methodology/approach We assess variations in findings by (sub-)dimensions of domestic labour, absolute/relative measures of father involvement, gender of the respondent, temporality of reported changes, leave length, joint/solo us…
When Does Expanded Eligibility Translate into Increased Take-Up? An Examination of Parental Leave Policy in Luxembourg
This article aims to explore the role of eligibility for parental leave as a determinant of access and as an enabler of leave take-up. To analyse the link between eligibility and take-up, we study a unique policy change in Luxembourg’s parental leave scheme. The country’s 2016 parental leave reform relaxed the eligibility criteria to enable marginal part-time working parents to access the parental leave scheme for the first time. We focus on this…
Family and social resilience
BACKGROUNDThe concept of resilience in familial and social contexts has gained prominence in academic and policy discussions.However, the interplay between family life and social inequalities, and how these relate to each other in the resilience literature, has yet to be documented. OBJECTIVEThis scoping review addresses this gap by analysing 250 articles published between 1998 and 2023.We compare the concept of resilience as applied in family an…
(How) does fathers’ uptake of leave equalise the gendered division of childcare and housework? A review and reflection
Purpose Based on a review of 41 empirical research articles published between 1990 and 2024, we examine whether and how the relationship between fathers’ leave and the gendered division of domestic labour varies. Design/methodology/approach We assess variations in findings by (sub-)dimensions of domestic labour, absolute/relative measures of father involvement, gender of the respondent, temporality of reported changes, leave length, joint/solo us…
One Size Fits Few
The article analyzes the evolution of the European Union’s work–life balance agenda over the past three decades, focusing on key policy initiatives that have established minimum standards for care-related leaves, services, labor market protection, and flexible working arrangements. To assess how well the EU policy framework recognizes and responds to the care responsibilities of diverse families, the analysis applies a conceptual framework that f…
The childcare gap in Europe
Work-Family Balance Challenges (3 works) · Parental leave (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Social Policy and Reform Studies (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Agency (philosophy (1 work) · Balance (ability (1 work) · Caregivers (1 work) · caregiving responsibilities (1 work) · Communication in Education and Healthcare (1 work)