This research explores how in-home caregiving relationships intersect with professional life. Care arrangements often play a central role in shaping family routines, work experiences, and career decisions, particularly for women.
I am interested in understanding:
· How long-term nanny–family relationships evolve over time
· How expectations and responsibilities are negotiated in private home settings
· How decisions about hiring caregiving support shape professional identity and career paths
We are currently recruiting three groups:
You may be eligible if you:
· Have employed a nanny in your private home
· Worked with the same nanny for at least 2 years
· Employed the nanny for 30 or more hours per week
· Are currently in the relationship or it has ended
You may be eligible if you:
· Have worked as a nanny in a private home
· Worked with the same family for at least 2 years
· Worked 30 or more hours per week
· Are currently in the role or the relationship has ended
You may be eligible if you:
· Are pregnant or a first-time parent with a child under 2 years old
· Are seriously considering hiring a nanny
· Plan to continue or return to work
· (some participants in this group may be invited to participate in brief follow-up interviews)
If you believe you may be eligible and would like to participate, you can review the IRB consent form and select an interview time using the link below.
Link to IRB Form and Interview Scheduling Form
If you have any questions, please contact me directly at angela.ianniello [at] bc.edu.
· A confidential 30-60 minute interview conducted via Zoom
· Compensation: At this time, no compensation is available
· Voluntary participation — you may skip any question or stop at any time
Caregiving arrangements are often treated as private matters, yet they play an important role in shaping professional opportunity and career sustainability. By better understanding these relationships, this research aims to contribute to broader conversations about gender and work.