The Hidden Mental Load: Unequal Cognitive Housework and Its Toll on Women's Mental Health
A study by Darby Saxbe and Lizzie Aviv highlights the unequal burden of cognitive household labor borne by mothers. This 'mental load' encompasses planning, organizing, and delegating tasks, and significantly affects women's mental health, leading to higher levels of depression, stress, and relationship dissatisfaction.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Sanfrancisco | Updated: 31-07-2024 09:17 IST | Created: 31-07-2024 09:17 IST
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A study by Darby Saxbe and Lizzie Aviv has revealed that mothers shoulder a disproportionate share of cognitive household labor, dealing with planning, organizing, and delegating tasks.
Published in the Archives of Women's Mental Health, the research shows that this 'mental load' profoundly impacts women's mental health, increasing depression, stress, and relationship dissatisfaction.
The findings underscore the need for greater awareness and equitable distribution of domestic responsibilities to promote gender equity and improve women's well-being.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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