Study: 71% Of Household Work Still Falls On Mom

A study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family found that Mom still does 71% of household “brain work.” Researchers examining a sample of American parents found that dads manage only 45% of household mental load tasks. “This kind of work is often unseen, but it matters,” Dr. Ana Catalano said. ” In many cases, resentment can build, creating strain between couples.” Mothers are more likely to mentally manage children’s schedules, meal planning, and keeping up with household supplies. When it comes to episodic tasks like tracking household expenses, both mom and dad are likely to perform them. This suggests that mothers are still overseeing the tasks their partners perform, or there’s redundancy. When it comes to single parents, single fathers take on more mental work compared to partnered fathers. (Study Finds)