The Management of Household and Childcare Tasks and Relationship Satisfaction in Dual-Earner Families

Meier, Jo A.; McNaughton-Cassill, Mary; Lynch, Molly E.

doi:10.1300/j002v40n02_04

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“…As noted above, perceived fairness is also related to marital satisfaction and relationship quality (Blair, 1993;Dance & Gilbert, 1993;Frisco & Williams, 2003;Gjerdingen & Center, 2005;Meier, McNaughton-Cassill, & Lynch, 2006;Wilkie, Ferree, & Ratcliff, 1998). Perceived fairness is positively associated with good quality marital interaction and closeness, which, in turn, contributes to greater marital satisfaction.…”

Section: An Emerging Focus On Fairness Evaluationsmentioning

confidence: 82%

Gender and the Division of Labor

Coltrane

Shih

2009

Handbook of Gender Research in Psychology

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This chapter focuses on the division of labor between women and men and the distinction commonly drawn between domestic work and paid work. Work performed directly in the service of familiesincluding housework and childcare -is often unacknowledged because of cultural assumptions that a wife or mother should do it in the privacy of the home. Paid work, on the other hand, is much more public and historically associated with men. Holding a job and earning a salary has been considered to be a husband's traditional family obligation, whereas tending to home and children traditionally has been considered a wife's primary obligation (even if she also works outside the home). Why do we make these gendered assumptions, and what impact do these ideals have on individuals and society? In this chapter we investigate these questions by examining how the concept of separate work and family spheres for men and women arose and by exploring how scholars have researched the division of household labor. Links Between Work and FamilyRosabeth Moss Kanter (1977) was one of the first scholars to point out that it is misleading to treat work and family as separate institutional spheres. She rejected popular beliefs about the separation of workplaces and families, and she called for an examination of the interconnections between the two and the study of how and why people make and sustain attachments to each. Today, most social scientists recognize and appreciate the numerous mutual influences between the workplace and the home (Jacobs & Gerson, 2004;Moen & Coltrane, 2004). Near the end of this chapter we summarize research in this tradition by focusing on some findings about spillover from work to family and from family to work.Although there are many different linkages between work and family, most researchers have focused on how jobs influence family life. For example, there are many studies of how economic resources and job conditions affect marital functioning, parenting practices, or mental and physical health. In general, longer employment hours, harsher working conditions, and lower wages are associated with more family and health problems, and closely regulated work environments are associated with more restrictive parenting practices. Other work-family studies are focused on the different strategies people use to coordinate market labor and household labor, who does the housework, or how people balance commitments between work and family. Most studies show that job demands have important impacts on families and individuals and that, despite substantial shifts in

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Section: An Emerging Focus On Fairness Evaluationsmentioning

confidence: 82%

Gender and the Division of Labor

Coltrane

Shih

2009

Handbook of Gender Research in Psychology

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“…Women are still the primary caregivers for their families despite having other demands on their time (Home, 1998;Sayer et al, 2009). Women still spend up to twice as many hours devoted to house and family work as men (Meier et al, 2006;Neault & Pickerell, 2005;Parasuraman & Simmers, 2001;Sayer et al, 2009). Even when wives spend long hours at work and have less time at home, husbands do not always increase the amount of AbstrACt.…”

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“…Our study updates the literature on the examined variables and communicates the importance of egalitarianism in marriage. dual-income influence | Cook, hughes, and Brashier housework they do (Almeida et al, 1993;Meier et al, 2006).…”

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“…Women's marital satisfaction is impacted by the perceived equity in labor division, perceived empathy from their husbands, and the opinions that each spouse holds on the wife's employment status and involvement in household activities (Meier et al, 2006;Stevens, Kiger, & Riley, 2001;Wilkie et al, 1998). If women hold traditional beliefs about their responsibilities in the family, their marital satisfaction tends to increase from their greater number of household duties but decrease from the duties they have to their employ ment.…”

Section: Marital Satisfactionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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2011

PsiChiJournal

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“…For example, both Nigeria and the United States support social equality for women-in both settings women have the right to vote, gain access to professional jobs, own businesses and seek political office. At the same time, women from both countries are overwhelmingly still responsible for the caring of children, housework and meal preparation (Aluko 2003;Leslie and Anderson 1988;Meier et al 2006).…”

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Crossing Cultures in Marriage: Implications for Counseling African American/African Couples

Durodoye

Coker

2008

Int J Adv Counselling

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A wealth of literature exists regarding intermarriage between White and ethnic minority couples. Noticeably lacking, however, is information considering within-group diversity amongst Black couples. This paper will focus on cultural dynamics that may operate with African American and African couples residing in the United States. Through an examination of within-group differences and similarities, counselors can be better prepared to assist such couples in addressing and negotiating possible cross-cultural challenges. A case study example will be considered with critical incidents discussed and essential cross-cultural counseling competencies will be addressed.

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The Management of Household and Childcare Tasks and Relationship Satisfaction in Dual-Earner Families

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