Couple-Level Predictors of Perceived Fairness During Pregnancy in First-Time Parents

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ID2347579
AuthorsAlynn E Gordon (Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA), Alynn Gordon (Kent State University, corresponding author), Kristin D Mickelson (0000-0002-1833-9147)
Year2018
Volume39
Issue1
Pages55-77
Publication date2018-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Family Issues (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0192-513X • E-ISSN: 1552-5481
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0192513x15594206
OpenAlexW2288272653
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited46

Researchers have suggested that apart from the actual division of household labor, housework ideology and spousal support also influence perceptions of fairness regarding the division of household labor. Furthermore, although only individual perceived fairness predictors are typically examined, researchers acknowledge that an individual's perceived fairness is often contingent on a combination of characteristics within a couple. In addition to self-perceived fairness, we examined perceptions of fairness for spouse in 104 couples expecting their first child. Results indicate that couple-level actual division of housework and housework ideology significantly predict perceptions of fairness. Furthermore, our data provide evidence to suggest that some predictors' influence may depend on the level of analysis (couple vs. individual), as well as the type of perceived fairness examined (self vs. spouse). Findings illustrate the importance of considering predictors at the dyadic level, as well as examining self-perceived fairness and spousal perceived fairness as separate constructs

Developmental psychology · Division of labour · Economics · Ideology · Perception · Sociology · Spouse · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Emotional Labor in Professions · Psychology · Social Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges

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