Relational Identity and the Division of Household Labor

Data collected from an area probability sample of 90 unmarried and 148 married couples were used to determine whether the degree to which individuals viewed themselves in relational terms (relational identity) was associated with the types of household responsibilities they reported performing. For...

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Published in:Journal of social and personal relationships 1999-10, Vol.16 (5), p.619-637
Main Authors: Garrido, Edward F., Acitelli, Linda K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Couples
Detroit, Michigan
Division of labour
Housework
Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction
Marital Satisfaction
Relational identity
Relationship
Sex Differences
Sex Roles
Sexual Division of Labor
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Summary:Data collected from an area probability sample of 90 unmarried and 148 married couples were used to determine whether the degree to which individuals viewed themselves in relational terms (relational identity) was associated with the types of household responsibilities they reported performing. For both males and females, relational identity was found to be a significant predictor of the performance of those tasks typically carried out by women. However, for those tasks typically carried out by men, relational identity significantly pre-dicted non-performance for women only. Additionally, more hours worked outside the home led to lower levels of relationship satisfaction for women high in relational identity compared with women low in relational identity. The performance of household tasks is discussed in terms of their relevance to proper maintenance and care of the relationship.
ISSN:0265-4075
1460-3608
DOI:10.1177/0265407599165004