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Is it possible to make room for motherhood in FRMS? Maternal load as a risk factor

FRMS’de anneliğe yer açmak mümkün mü? Bir risk faktörü olarak annelik yükü

Cemile Erden(İSTANBUL AREL ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-8530-1256
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138–157
Publication Date
2026-08-31
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The findings indicate that maternal load is not merely an individual circumstance but a critical risk factor that can directly influence the safety performance of organizations.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study examines the applicability of Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) principles -a cornerstone of aviation safety- within the framework of “maternal load” and the resulting mental fatigue in modern professional life.
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Key Findings & Data:The impact of this load on cognitive performance was addressed as a strategic component to be managed within the safety culture.
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Conclusion & Impact:The findings indicate that maternal load is not merely an individual circumstance but a critical risk factor that can directly influence the safety performance of organizations.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
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⚙️Variables:Psikolojik Yorgunluk · Annelik Suçluluğu · Zihinsel Yük

Abstract

This study examines the applicability of Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) principles -a cornerstone of aviation safety- within the framework of “maternal load” and the resulting mental fatigue in modern professional life. While fatigue management in the aviation sector is traditionally structured around operational duty limits and prescribed rest periods, the psychological fatigue stemming from “invisible labor” and the “mental load” associated with motherhood is frequently excluded from the safety equation. The primary objective of the research is to define maternal load as a distinct risk factor and analyze its potential impact on operational safety through an FRMS lens. Within the scope of the study, the experience of cumulative fatigue caused by domestic responsibilities, childcare, and continuous mental planning processes was examined in depth using a qualitative methodology. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six mothers working as cabin crew members, and the data were analyzed using MAXQDA software to reveal the dimensions of maternal load within a thematic framework. The impact of this load on cognitive performance was addressed as a strategic component to be managed within the safety culture. The findings indicate that maternal load is not merely an individual circumstance but a critical risk factor that can directly influence the safety performance of organizations. In conclusion, the study establishes a theoretical foundation for a more inclusive FRMS approach in aviation management and underscores the vital role of institutional support mechanisms in enhancing overall safety performance.

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Bu çalışma, havacılık emniyetinin temel yapı taşlarından biri olan Aşırı Yorgunluk Risk Yönetim Sistemleri (AYRYS) prensiplerinin, modern çalışma hayatındaki “annelik yükü” ve buna bağlı gelişen zihinsel yorgunluk çerçevesinde uygulanabilirliğini tartışmaktadır. Havacılık sektöründe yorgunluk yönetimi geleneksel olarak operasyonel sınırlar ve dinlenme süreleri üzerinden kurgulanırken; çalışanın özel yaşamındaki, özellikle de annelik rolünden kaynaklanan “görünmez emek” ve “zihinsel yük”ün yarattığı psikolojik yorgunluk çoğu zaman emniyet denkleminin dışında bırakılmaktadır. Çalışmanın temel amacı, annelik yükünü özgün bir risk faktörü olarak tanımlamak ve bu yükün operasyonel emniyet üzerindeki potansiyel etkilerini AYRYS perspektifiyle analiz etmektir. Araştırma kapsamında, annelerin ev içi sorumlulukları, çocuk bakımı ve sürekli devam eden zihinsel planlama süreçlerinin yarattığı kümülatif yorgunluk deneyimi nitel araştırma yöntemiyle derinlemesine incelenmiştir. Kabin memurluğu yapan altı anne ile yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat tekniği ile görüşülmüştür. Görüşmelerden elde edilen bilgiler MAXQDA programında analiz edilmiş ve annelik yükünün boyutları tematik bir çerçevede ortaya konulmuştur. Bu yükün, çalışanın bilişsel performansına olan etkisi, emniyet kültürü içerisinde stratejik olarak yönetilmesi gereken bir bileşen olarak ele alınmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular, annelik yükünün sadece bireysel bir durum olmadığını, kurumların emniyet performansını doğrudan etkileyebilecek bir risk unsuru olduğunu göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak çalışma, havacılık yönetiminde daha kapsayıcı bir AYRYS yaklaşımı için teorik bir zemin sunmakta; kurumsal destek mekanizmalarının emniyet performansını artırmadaki kritik önemini vurgulamaktadır.

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Erden, C. (2026). Is it possible to make room for motherhood in FRMS? Maternal load as a risk factor. Havacılık ve Uzay Çalışmaları Dergisi, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 2, 138–157. https://doi.org/10.52995/jass.1864881

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