Correction to Rodriguez-Stanley et al. (2020).
Jacqueline Rodriguez-Stanley1, María Alonso-Ferres2, Samuele Zilioli1
1Department of Psychology.
Summary
Perceived fairness in housework distribution impacts relationship quality and health, particularly for lower socioeconomic status (SES) individuals. Housework hours indirectly affect well-being through fairness perceptions, especially in lower SES groups.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Household chores are often viewed as undesirable but necessary tasks.
- Previous research links housework hours and perceived fairness to relationship quality and well-being.
- Equity Theory and Reserve Capacity Model provide theoretical frameworks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate perceived fairness as a mediator between housework hours and long-term outcomes.
- To examine socioeconomic status (SES) as a moderator in these relationships.
- To assess effects on relationship quality, well-being, physical health, and sleep quality.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from 2,644 married and cohabiting adults in the Midlife Development in the U.S. study.
- Utilized moderated mediation analysis.
- Controlled for age, sex, and paid work hours.
Main Results:
- Significant indirect effects of housework hours on well-being, marital quality, physical health, and sleep dysfunction were found through perceived fairness.
- These effects were significant only for individuals with lower socioeconomic status (SES).
- No significant indirect effects were observed for individuals with higher SES.
Conclusions:
- Perceived fairness in housework is a crucial psychological mechanism linking chore distribution to health and relationship outcomes.
- Socioeconomic status (SES) significantly influences the impact of housework on well-being and health.
- Interventions addressing fairness in housework may be particularly beneficial for lower SES populations.
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