Factors Influencing Happiness & Satisfaction in Single & Dual-career Families
Published: 2009
Author(s) Name: Anathbandhu Patra & Damodar Suar
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Abstract
The study examines the factors
influencing happiness and
satisfaction in the single- and dualcareer
families. Data were
collected from 240 single- and 240
dual-career spouses at Kolkata and
Kharagpur. Results suggest that the
level of educational attainment,
family income, and jointly living do
not influence happiness and
satisfaction. Irrespective of family
type, the higher the level of multitasking
attitude and marital
adjustment, the higher are the level
of happiness and satisfaction. More
time spent on household work,
freedom of both the partners, and
liberated belief on gender roles
retard happiness and satisfaction.
The findings lend support to
traditional gender roles.
Keywords : Factors influencing happiness and
satisfaction
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