Equity in Marital Roles across the Family Life Cycle.

Schafer, Robert B.; Keith, Patricia M.

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Publication Date: 1981-May

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Equity in Marital Roles across the Family Life Cycle.

Schafer, Robert B.; Keith, Patricia M.

Journal of Marriage and the Family, v43 n2 p359-67 May 1981

Couples (N=336) were interviewed for their perceptions of the fairness of their own and their spouses's efforts in the family roles of cooking, housekeeping, provider, companion, and parent. Perceived equity in family roles tended to increase over the life cycle for both husbands and wives, but some differences existed. (Author)

Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Family Life, Housework, Interpersonal Relationship, Role Perception, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Spouses, Work Attitudes

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Language: English

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