Do Chores Make Men Happier?
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2012/07/01 20:32:16
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According to researchers from Cambridge University, husbands who do chores in the home are happier than those who do not. Sociologists used data from the European Social Survey, which compares values, attitudes, and behaviors across Europe. They compared responses from men and women regarding happiness and well-being, “work-life conflict,” and the amount of time spent on tasks like cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, etc.
The researchers expected to see women’s happiness levels rise when men shouldered more of the burden. Interestingly, it was the men who were happier, while their wives and girlfriends remained largely unmoved. According to the research, men who do more housework feel less guilt and experience less work-life conflict. In part, men are becoming more supportive of gender equality but women are also becoming more vocal.
“As a more equitable philosophy becomes the ideal, if you are experiencing something which doesn’t live up to that you are more ready to express dissatisfaction – and certainly that is what is perceived by men,” said Jacqueline Scott, professor of empirical sociology at Cambridge.
On the one hand, women are frustrated when men don't do their fair share of the housework and are expressing those feelings. However, many also want to make sure that the job is done right. Another study recently revealed that women in the UK spend three hours a week redoing chores they believe their partner hasn't done properly. No wonder women's happiness levels aren't rising as men take on more of the housework!
So, what do you think SodaHeads? Do chores make men happier?
The researchers expected to see women’s happiness levels rise when men shouldered more of the burden. Interestingly, it was the men who were happier, while their wives and girlfriends remained largely unmoved. According to the research, men who do more housework feel less guilt and experience less work-life conflict. In part, men are becoming more supportive of gender equality but women are also becoming more vocal.
“As a more equitable philosophy becomes the ideal, if you are experiencing something which doesn’t live up to that you are more ready to express dissatisfaction – and certainly that is what is perceived by men,” said Jacqueline Scott, professor of empirical sociology at Cambridge.
On the one hand, women are frustrated when men don't do their fair share of the housework and are expressing those feelings. However, many also want to make sure that the job is done right. Another study recently revealed that women in the UK spend three hours a week redoing chores they believe their partner hasn't done properly. No wonder women's happiness levels aren't rising as men take on more of the housework!
So, what do you think SodaHeads? Do chores make men happier?
Read More: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/9356714/Secret-o...
Top Opinion
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Skeptikat 2012/07/02 12:34:35
Sounds like he-b*tch.
I hate how so much people live in clutter, onlky making it hard for themselves.
You need that person (or someone) to stay in your house, so whatever way you see it your gonna have to look after or work to keep them there, having a b*tch doesnt stop you from being one.
Then , I want to be a real , grand bitch & do no house work at all . That would be perfect As long as I do no chores , I don't care ( never cared ) what people
call me .
Never cared what people called me either, but theres a difference between being called something, and being something.
Had it to explain it twice, and it really is something ya should know as part of being grown up.
That child is still inside me, I still have my judgements, I have just learned to acknowledge it within myself, and control it.
Boys like this make careers out of bringing out the rubbish.
TV thought they knew the answer, it happened in at least 20 shows I know of, were the man would struggle to take care of everything and wear himself out (either being rescued by a friend or burning the house down) but I never saw a man actually enjoy and get a good grip of the work, its funny (and is suppose to be funny) because men are just as capable of women.
We can just be a bit clumbsy* at first.
Or do you just feel tired without feeling good because your unfit / unhealthy / mentally unhealthy?
I did not imply anything here so dont take offense, if you do that is your own choice.
However, married men who contribute to household chores probably are recognized by their spouse for completing these necessary, daily or weekly tasks. And I'm guessing that these men who are recognized for their work and have a happier, or perhaps less stressed spouse ARE, overall, happier themselves.