Socioeconomic characteristics and domestic work as correlates of family satisfaction in Hong Kong mothers of young children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family life satisfaction is an important contributor to the mental health of mothers with young children, who are particularly vulnerable to various sources of stressors. However, there is a dearth of studies on this topic in this demographic, the determinants of which likely differ across geographical and cultural contexts. We examined indicators of maternal socioeconomic status (SES) and domestic help as correlates of family satisfaction in Hong Kong mothers of young children.

Methods

Mothers (N = 322) of young children (3-5 years old) were recruited from neighbourhoods stratified by SES and population density. They self-completed a survey containing items on socio-demographics, SES characteristics (including household income and maternal education and employmen

SUBMITTER: Cerin E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10631154 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature