Understanding the dimensions of mental labor: the invisible load of Italian mothers
These results highlight the persistence of gendered divisions in the organization of unpaid care in Italy. The unequal mental load borne by mothers underscores the need to address both individual and relational determinants of family work distribution, with implications for well-being, gender equity, and family policy.
Authors
- Alessandra Minello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0018-5442)
- Federica Tosi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6146-7411)
- Elena Vettoretto
- Els Leye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1740-7814)
Institutions
- University of Padua (IT)
- University of Bologna (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sociology
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2025.1683261
- Primary Topic
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- European Commission