We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Multitasking Moms and Dads

Many people pride themselves on being able to multitask their way through a busy life. When it comes to parents, however, fathers may perceive multitasking as a much more positive thing than do mothers. Research conducted at Michigan State University revealed that mothers are multitasking about 2/5 of their waking hours and finding it to be a negative experience, whereas fathers are multitasking 1/3 of the time and finding it to be a positive experience.

Working Mothers Multitask More Than Fathers, And Don't Like It