Invisible labor can negatively impact well-being in mothers

Published on January 22, 2019

Keeping track of who wears which costume, the location of soccer cleats and what is in the pantry are all examples invisible labor, or the mental and emotional effort required of mothers as they raise children and manage households. Researchers quantified the prevalence and impact of invisible labor. Feeling solely responsible for the household and children strained mothers’ well-being and decreased satisfaction with their lives and partnerships.

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