Property News · August 19, 2016

Men who act as breadwinners face negative health effects, study finds


Men report strain on their wellbeing, but women say they experience positive health benefits when they take on more financial responsibility in a marriageMen who act as the primary breadwinners in their marriages are more likely to face psychological and health hurdles, according to a new study that looks at a potential adverse impact of traditional gender roles. The study, released on Friday by University of Connecticut sociologists, found that as men take on a greater share of economic responsibility in their marriage, they reported greater strains on their wellbeing and health. In years where men in question were their family’s sole breadwinner, their psychological and health outcomes were at their worst. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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