by A Molarius · 2021 · Cited by 23 — Conclusions: The association between experiencing domestic work as burdensome and depression was strong among both women and men and was not restricted to
Existing research suggests that there is, indeed, some relationship between aspects of domestic labor and depression: increased time spent on domestic labor is
Research suggests this is a burden affecting women's health, leading to emotional fatigue and depression.
by S Seedat · 2021 · Cited by 329 — Unpaid domestic and care work is associated with greater mental health burden and negative effects on quality of life.
by S Seedat · 2021 · Cited by 329 — Unpaid domestic and care work is associated with greater mental health burden and negative effects on quality of life.
by A Molarius · 2023 · Cited by 22 — We agree with the notion that unpaid domestic work is associated with poor mental health, especially in women, but that robust longitudinal studies are needed.
The WHO guidelines on mental health at work provide evidence-based recommendations to promote mental health, prevent mental health conditions, and enable people living with mental health conditions to participate and thrive in work. The recommendations cover organizational interventions, manager [...] Preventing mental health conditions at work is about managing psychosocial risks in the workplace. WHO recommends employers do this by implementing organizational interventions that directly target working conditions and environments. Organizational interventions [...] Economic recessions or humanitarian and public health emergencies elicit risks such as job loss, financial instability, reduced employment opportunities or increased unemployment. Work can be a setting which amplifies wider issues that negatively affect mental health, including discrimination and inequality based on factors such as, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social origin, migrant status, religion or age.
by J Ervin · 2022 · Cited by 208 — Our findings indicate that, among employed adults, unpaid labour is negatively associated with women's mental health, with effects less apparent for men.