Organization of housework in heterosexual couples: systematic review of the literature

Cunha, Madalena; André, Suzana; Aparício, Graça; Santos, Eduardo; Nunes, Celso; Estudantes do 23ºCLE

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Organization of housework in heterosexual couples: systematic review of the literature

2016-02-05Journal article

dc.contributor.author	Cunha, Madalena
dc.contributor.author	André, Suzana
dc.contributor.author	Aparício, Graça
dc.contributor.author	Santos, Eduardo
dc.contributor.author	Nunes, Celso
dc.contributor.author	Estudantes do 23ºCLE
dc.date.accessioned	2016-02-17T16:47:18Z
dc.date.available	2016-02-17T16:47:18Z
dc.date.issued	2016-02-05
dc.description.abstract	Abstract Problem Statement: We currently live in a society where men are increasingly involved in domestic activities yet women continue to be primarily responsible for their execution. Research Questions: Does the organisation of housework in heterosexual couples varies in frequency and time based on sex? Does the time spent performing household activities differ by gender? Which household chores are performed more often by women and by men? Which variables influence the division of domestic labour between women and men? Purpose of the Study: The aim of this paper is to assess the fairness of the division of housework between men and women, how often men perform it as well as how much time they spend on it in accordance with sociodemographic variables. Research Methods: The study was conducted based on the principles proposed by the Cochrane Handbook. A systematic review of the literature from September to November 2013 was carried out. A critical analysis was performed separately by two researchers. Findings: The variable which most influences division of housework is income, and the one which most influences time spent on doing it is gender. Conclusion: The division of housework between men and women is not equal, with women being overloaded. Sex should therefore be considered in planning children’s educational activities.	pt_PT
dc.identifier.citation	Cunha, M., André, S., Aparício, G., Santos, E., Nunes, C. & Students do 23ºCLE. (2016). Organization of housework in heterosexual couples: systematic review of the literature. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 217 (2016) 459 – 468. doi: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.02.014	pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi	doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.02.014	pt_PT
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10400.19/3073
dc.language.iso	eng	pt_PT
dc.peerreviewed	yes	pt_PT
dc.publisher	Elsevier	pt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversion	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042816000392	pt_PT
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/	pt_PT
dc.subject	Housework	pt_PT
dc.subject	Gender	pt_PT
dc.subject	Heterosexual couples	pt_PT
dc.subject	Review	pt_PT
dc.subject	Trabalho doméstico	pt_PT
dc.subject	Género	pt_PT
dc.subject	Casais heterossexuais	pt_PT
dc.subject	Revisão	pt_PT
dc.title	Organization of housework in heterosexual couples: systematic review of the literature	pt_PT
dc.type	journal article
dspace.entity.type	Publication
oaire.citation.endPage	468	pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage	459	pt_PT
oaire.citation.title	Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences	pt_PT
oaire.citation.volume	217	pt_PT
rcaap.rights	openAccess	pt_PT
rcaap.type	article	pt_PT