Increased Household Responsibility During COVID-19 Is Associated With Higher Current Parenting Responsibility Among Fathers, but Not Mothers

The pandemic may have catalyzed increases in father responsibility and facilitated a shift towards more egalitarian household labor divisions. Findings pose design implications for parenting interventions; for example, programs may shift from mother-focused to family-systems approaches, include content that reflect more egalitarian care, and incorporate curricula that address fathers' increasing responsibilities.