Voronina N.S. Perceptions of Time Spent on Housework Among Men and Women in Russia. Monitoring of Public Opinion: Economic and Social Changes. 2026. No. 2. P. 122-145. https: ...

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Abstract

This article analyzes the perception of time spent on housework among men and women in contemporary Russia, taking into account socio-demographic characteristics and gender attitudes. The empirical base is data from the all-Russian survey «RUSSET,» conducted by CESSI in late 2024 – early 2025 among a random probability sample of the Russian population aged 18 and older. The analysis revealed that women generally assess their contribution to housework as more significant than men. However, women without children perceive themselves as less involved in the household, and their perceived time expenditure is comparable to that of men with children. Women take on the majority of routine household tasks (cooking, washing dishes, cleaning, laundry, ironing, caring for children, the elderly, and the sick), while men primarily engage in repairs. The smallest gender difference in the perception of time expenditure is observed when shopping for household items, and the largest is in the 30–39 age group. The smallest difference was observed among respondents aged 60 and older. Regression analysis revealed that for both genders, significant predictors included age, presence of children, settlement size, employment, and agreement with the statement «a woman should have children to live a full life.» Self-rated health and income were statistically significantly associated with perceived time expenditure only for men, while for women, a correlation was found with marital status and education level.