The division of cognitive labor in the household
Single Wave Study
General Information
Title
The division of cognitive labor in the household
Project Number
345
Abstract
This project aims to advance empirical understanding of the division of cognitive labor in the household and its implications for health and labor market outcomes.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
04-09-2023
End date
26-09-2023
Topics
Researcher
Weverthon Barbosa Machado (Utrecht University); Dafna Gelbgiser (Tel Aviv University); Andreas Haupt (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2024 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/rxsr-2094
Funding Organization
ODISSEI
Datasets and documentation
View Documentation
Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch
Data Files
English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file
Variables
| Variable name | Variable Label |
|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of the household member encrypted |
| xq23a_m | Year and month of the field work period |
| xq23a001 | Primary occupation |
| xq23a002 | According to our information, you are currently living together with a partner. Is that correct? |
| xq23a003 | In the evenings of a typical workday…I feel tired |
| xq23a004 | In the evenings of a typical workday…I feel exhausted |
| xq23a005 | In the evenings of a typical workday…I feel mentally drained |
| xq23a006 | In the evenings of a typical workday…I dread having to do things |
| xq23a007 | In the evenings of a typical workday…I don't feel like doing anything |
| xq23a008 | In the evenings of a typical workday…I feel emotionally drained |
| xq23a009 | In the evenings of a typical workday…I feel irritable |
| xq23a010 | In the evenings of a typical workday…I feel moody |
| xq23a011 | How often has each of the following happened to you during the past three months? I have come home from work too tired to do the chores that need to be done |
| xq23a012 | How often has each of the following happened to you during the past three months? It has been difficult for me to fulfill my family responsibilities because of the amount of time I spent on my job |
| xq23a013 | How often has each of the following happened to you during the past three months? I have arrived at work too tired to function well because of the household work I had done |
| xq23a014 | How often has each of the following happened to you during the past three months? I have found it difficult to concentrate at work because of my family responsibilities |
| xq23a015 | During my daily activities at home: I have a lot on my mind |
| xq23a016 | During my daily activities at home: I need to think about different things at the same time |
| xq23a017 | During my daily activities at home: I feel overwhelmed |
| xq23a018 | During my daily activities at home: I can concentrate on one thing at a time |
| xq23a019 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Organizing medical appointments |
| xq23a020 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Ensuring bills are paid on time |
| xq23a021 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Creating shopping lists |
| xq23a022 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Planning meals |
| xq23a023 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Remembering what needs repairing in the house |
| xq23a024 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Noticing when laundry needs to be done |
| xq23a025 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Keeping track of the content on the fridge and pantry |
| xq23a026 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Deciding when sheets or towels need to be changed |
| xq23a027 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Planning large investments or purchases (e.g. home appliances, furniture, a car) |
| xq23a028 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Assigning tasks needed to keep the household running smoothly |
| xq23a029 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Remembering to send birthday wishes to friends or family |
| xq23a030 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Organizing meetings with friends or family |
| xq23a031 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Planning activities for the weekends |
| xq23a032 | How would you describe the division of household tasks between you and your partner? Searching options for vacation |
| xq23a033 | Do you have any children younger than 12 living at home? |
| xq23a034 | Please indicate, for each of the following tasks, which of you does these things more often: you or your partner. Paying attention to the child’s health |
| xq23a035 | Please indicate, for each of the following tasks, which of you does these things more often: you or your partner. Keeping track of treatment routines when the child is sick (e.g. keeping track of when medication needs to be administered) |
| xq23a036 | Please indicate, for each of the following tasks, which of you does these things more often: you or your partner. Ensuring the child has clothes suitable for their size and season |
| xq23a037 | Please indicate, for each of the following tasks, which of you does these things more often: you or your partner. Monitoring the child's social contacts (e.g. remembering names of teachers and friends) |
| xq23a038 | Please indicate, for each of the following tasks, which of you does these things more often: you or your partner. Looking for parenting advice (e.g. from other parents, family members, online) |
| xq23a039 | Please indicate, for each of the following tasks, which of you does these things more often: you or your partner. Organizing playdates |
| xq23a040 | Please indicate, for each of the following tasks, which of you does these things more often: you or your partner. Finding care for the child when the usual care is not available |
| xq23a041 | Please you indicate how much do you like doing each of the following tasks. Preparing food |
| xq23a042 | Please you indicate how much do you like doing each of the following tasks. Cleaning the house |
| xq23a043 | Please you indicate how much do you like doing each of the following tasks. Creating shopping lists |
| xq23a044 | Please you indicate how much do you like doing each of the following tasks. Ensuring bills are paid on time |
| xq23a045 | Please you indicate how much do you like doing each of the following tasks. Remembering sending birthday wishes to friends or family |
| xq23a046 | Please you indicate how much do you like doing each of the following tasks. Remembering what needs repairing in the house |
| xq23a047 | Please you indicate how much do you like doing each of the following tasks. Assigning tasks that are necessary to keep the household running smoothly |
| xq23a048 | Please indicate who do you think is better at performing each of the following tasks. Preparing food |
| xq23a049 | Please indicate who do you think is better at performing each of the following tasks. Cleaning the house |
| xq23a050 | Please indicate who do you think is better at performing each of the following tasks. Creating shopping lists |
| xq23a051 | Please indicate who do you think is better at performing each of the following tasks. Ensuring bills are paid on time |
| xq23a052 | Please indicate who do you think is better at performing each of the following tasks. Remembering sending birthday wishes to friends or family |
| xq23a053 | Please indicate who do you think is better at performing each of the following tasks. Remembering what needs repairing in the house |
| xq23a054 | Please indicate who do you think is better at performing each of the following tasks. Assigning tasks that are necessary to keep the household running smoothly |
| xq23a055 | Please indicate how much do you feel appreciated by your partner (and, if relevant, children) for performing each of the following tasks: Preparing food |
| xq23a056 | Please indicate how much do you feel appreciated by your partner (and, if relevant, children) for performing each of the following tasks: Cleaning the house |
| xq23a057 | Please indicate how much do you feel appreciated by your partner (and, if relevant, children) for performing each of the following tasks: Creating shopping lists |
| xq23a058 | Please indicate how much do you feel appreciated by your partner (and, if relevant, children) for performing each of the following tasks: Ensuring bills are paid on time |
| xq23a059 | Please indicate how much do you feel appreciated by your partner (and, if relevant, children) for performing each of the following tasks: Remembering sending birthday wishes to friends or family |
| xq23a060 | Please indicate how much do you feel appreciated by your partner (and, if relevant, children) for performing each of the following tasks: Remembering what needs repairing in the house |
| xq23a061 | Please indicate how much do you feel appreciated by your partner (and, if relevant, children) for performing each of the following tasks: Assigning tasks that are necessary to keep the household running smoothly |
| xq23a062 | Please indicate how often did you do each of the following tasks in the past month: Preparing food |
| xq23a063 | Please indicate how often did you do each of the following tasks in the past month: Cleaning the house |
| xq23a064 | Please indicate how often did you do each of the following tasks in the past month: Creating shopping lists |
| xq23a065 | Please indicate how often did you do each of the following tasks in the past month: Ensuring bills are paid on time |
| xq23a066 | Please indicate how often did you do each of the following tasks in the past month: Remembering sending birthday wishes to friends or family |
| xq23a067 | Please indicate how often did you do each of the following tasks in the past month: Remembering what needs repairing in the house |
| xq23a068 | Please indicate how often did you do each of the following tasks in the past month: Assigning tasks that are necessary to keep the household running smoothly |
| xq23a069 | How fair do you find the way you and your partner have arranged the matters below? The division of household chores |
| xq23a070 | How fair do you find the way you and your partner have arranged the matters below? The division of paid work |
| xq23a071 | How fair do you find the way you and your partner have arranged the matters below? The division of care and guidance for your child/children |
| xq23a072 | How many hours do you spend on average per week on the following activities? Household chores such as cooking, laundry, cleaning, clothing care, grocery shopping, and home and garden maintenance (excluding childcare and leisure activities). |
| xq23a073 | How many hours do you spend on average per week on the following activities? Childcare |
| xq23a074 | How many hours does your partner spend on average per week on the following activities? Household chores such as cooking, laundry, cleaning, clothing care, grocery shopping, and home and garden maintenance (excl. childcare and leisure act.). |
| xq23a075 | How many hours does your partner spend on average per week on the following activities? Childcare |
| xq23a076 | How many hours do you spend on average per week in total on household chores such as cooking, laundry, cleaning, clothing care, grocery shopping, and home and garden maintenance (excluding childcare and leisure activities)? |
| xq23a077 | How many hours does your partner spend on average per week in total on household chores such as cooking, laundry, cleaning, clothing care, grocery shopping, and home and garden maintenance (excluding childcare and leisure activities)? |
| xq23a078 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? |
| xq23a079 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? |
| xq23a080 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? |
| xq23a081 | Was it an interesting subject? |
| xq23a082 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? |
| xq23a083 | Starting date questionnaire |
| xq23a084 | Starting time questionnaire |
| xq23a085 | End date questionnaire |
| xq23a086 | End time questionnaire |
| xq23a087 | Duration in seconds |
Questions
Questionnaire: The division of cognitive labor in the household
The questionnaire was administered in Dutch.
Browse The division of cognitive labor in the householdResponse Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 2,586 (100.0%)Non-response: 613 (23.7%)
Response: 1,973 (76.3%)
Not in target group: 19 (0.7%)
Complete: 1,938 (74.9%)
Incomplete: 16 (0.6%)
Collection Events
Period
04-09-2023 to 26-09-2023
Sample
All panel members up to 65 years old that live together with a (different-sex) partner.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.