An Ecological Approach to Analysis of Variables in the Parenting Stress of the Dual-Earner Mothers and Fathers

맞벌이 부부의 양육 스트레스에 영향을 미치는 생태학적 관련 변인 탐색

The objective of this research was to determine the relative impact of demographic variables and ecological factors on the parenting stress of dual earner families. Subjects were 318 fathers and 405 mothers who completed the questionnaire on parenting stress and ecological factors. Results showed that mothers perceived high parenting stress compared with fathers. Degree of satisfaction with child care was a significant correlate of parenting stress. Demographic and ecological factors were also important in understanding the variation in parenting stress of dual earner families. These findings imply that the formal child care systems and parent education programs are needed for working parents.