A new theoretical framework can help create better understanding for the mobility decisions of scientists with children.
There is an increased demand for scientific mobility as the number of researchers within the European Research Area (ERA) is on the rise. Many barriers to mobility exist, however, especially for some groups of scientists such as women and those with children. Exactly what those barriers are remains unclear, as the same holds for strategies for coping as well as children's perspectives on the issue.
Further details: Mobility of scientists with children