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Mental health, work, and gender
1Key Centre for Women's Health in Society, Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia.
Summary
Women
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychiatry
- Women's Health
Background:
- Women exhibit higher prevalence rates for mental disorders, especially affective disorders, compared to men.
- Married women face increased risks for mental ill-health than single women or married men.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the influence of women's paid and unpaid domestic work on mental health.
- To examine the impact of multiple roles on women's mental well-being.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on women's work, roles, and mental health.
- Analysis of factors contributing to mental health disparities between genders and marital statuses.
Main Results:
- Paid employment generally shows positive effects on women's mental health.
- Multiple roles can be beneficial, but marital conflict and lack of spousal support in domestic duties can negate these benefits.
Conclusions:
- Societal expectations and marital dynamics significantly impact women's mental health outcomes.
- Addressing gender roles in paid work and domestic responsibilities is crucial for improving women's mental well-being.