Traditionally rooted in the professional sphere, burnout can also originate in private life, especially among mothers.
- 68% of French women surveyed by Ifop feel physically tired.
- 57% are also morally exhausted.
- Finally, 35% believe that “overall, all is not well”.
According to a new Ifop study for Malo app34% of French women feel concerned by “maternal burn-out”: 20% have already developed one and 14% said they suffered from it when the responses were collected. “40% also think they could face it one day”, can also be read in the report.
Not enough support
Why such discomfort? In the management of their home, 18% of the women surveyed do not feel at all supported on a daily basis by their spouse on the logistical level (16% on the moral level). Figures that worsen with economic insecurity: 45% of the least fortunate mothers feel that they are not supported, compared to 26% among the wealthiest.
This new study has also made it possible to establish the three biggest factors of mental workload among French women, namely the difficulties in finding a balance between personal life and professional life (59% of those surveyed), in preserving time for their couple (42%) and to manage the children’s schooling (28%).
Guilt-inducing social media
Other interesting figures: 56% of women surveyed believe that the information relayed by other mothers on social networks is contradictory, and 45% admit that maternal advice given on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok makes them feel guilty. Faced with these difficulties, 36% of French mothers would like to have more support, and 59% of the time exclusively for them.
“Unlike postpartum depression, parental burnout can occur from the birth of the child until the end of his or her adolescence. It is an unknown phenomenon that has been brought to light during the crisis. Covid, as shown in a study by the Boston Consulting Group of May 21, 2020”, explain the Malo application experts. “It manifests itself through intense physical and mental fatigue, coupled with a feeling of helplessness. It can lead to severe depression, separations and repercussions on children.” they conclude.
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