When family interrupted work: The implications of gendered role perception in the face of COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: During the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals are confronted with the work-from-home challenge, which often results in work-family interference. Although prior to COVID-19, the influence of traditional gender role expectations was shown to be reduced over time, it is unclear whether and how such traditional worldview might influence judgments towards men and women when family interrupted work under the threat of COVID-19. This study presented and tested competing predictions derived from the gender role theory. An experimental study with 971 adults showed that during (vs. before) COVID-19 pandemic, men were evaluated more negatively when they experienced family interruption to work compared with women. The negative evaluation further led to more punitive reactions and less support at work

SUBMITTER: Lee SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9348081 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature