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Poster ID #354
Abstract
Previous research shows mixed results when it comes to the effect of the breadwinning status on marital satisfaction. Our purpose is to examine whether who has the higher income in a marriage, the man or the woman, has an effect on the reported marital satisfaction of the couple. Using the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (2000) we examined this question. We found that who the breadwinner is has no effect on marital satisfaction. These results are encouraging for women who aspire to high-status, high-paying careers. Our findings indicate that women should not hold back from these aspirations on account of a concern for jeopardizing their chances of marital satisfaction.
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The Annual Mary Lou Fulton Mentored Research Conference showcases some of the best student research from the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The mentored learning program encourages undergraduate students to participate in hands-on and practical research under the direction of a faculty member. Students create these posters as an aide in presenting the results of their research to the public, faculty, and their peers.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Field, Matthew; Wolfe, Allison; Davis, Eric; and Park, Nicole, "Effects of Breadwinner Status on Marital Satisfaction: How Income Disparity Between Spousal Partners Affects Happiness" (2010). FHSS Mentored Research Conference. 43.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/fhssconference_studentpub/43
Publication Date
2010-04-01
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/2247
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Sociology
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© 2010, Matthew Field, et al.;
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