Study Finds Women Report Nearly 25% More Household Mental Planning
A study of 235 couples found women reported nearly 25% more household thinking, planning and scheduling than their partners.
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A 2026 study examined household work as more than visible chores. Researchers looked at 235 heterosexual cohabiting couples and separated household labor into physical tasks, cognitive work such as planning appointments and shopping, and emotional work such as anticipating needs and providing comfort. Women reported carrying a larger share across all three areas, with the biggest difference appearing in cognitive work. The study also examined how closely partners agreed about their contributions. Greater disagreement about the division of household labor was associated with poorer relationship quality, although the pattern differed by type of work and gender. The researchers emphasize that the findings concern couples perceptions of household labor and are not simply a tally of hours spent doing chores. The study used survey responses from UK-based couples and offers a broader way to think about the less visible work required to keep a household running.
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