Třísková, H., & Szalma, I. (2026). A comparative study of paid leave preferences in Hungary, Poland and Slovakia: 2012–2022. International Journal of Sociology, 1–29. (Q2) https://doi.org/10.1080/00207659.2026.2614838
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This study examines preferences regarding the length and division of paid parental leave in Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia between 2012 and 2022 employing data obtained from the International Social Survey Programme “Family and Changing Gender Roles” IV and V modules. Previous research has highlighted the role of institutional factors such as family policies and prevailing gender roles in terms of shaping attitudes towards paid parental leave. Building upon these frameworks, this study explores cross-country and temporal variations via the multinomial logistic regression approach. The findings reveal significant differences in terms of preferences concerning the length of the leave period and its division across countries and over time. Shorter leave durations have replaced longer leave periods as the preferred option. Moreover, support for the more gender-equal division of leave has increased across all three countries, with Poland evincing the highest level of egalitarian attitudes and Slovakia the lowest. These results are in line with the policy changes introduced in the considered countries over the studied period and provide valuable insights for the design of family policies and their societal acceptance.
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