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In case anyone wants to read more on the subject, here is a recent study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8021876/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc
by jamilbk 5y ago
In case anyone wants to read more on the subject, here is a recent study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8021876/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8021876/
> Conclusion
> The results suggest the limited relevance of the “retired husband syndrome” among middle-aged Japanese couples. The effects of a husband’s retirement on the wife’s mental health depended heavily on her prior behavior.
- simonh 5y agoI wonder if the social conditions and expectations have changed, the syndrome was originally identified back in 1991. A lot can change in 30 years.
- da39a3ee 5y agoThis thread just seems to be revealing that Japanese culture is up there with the Taleban and Saudi Arabia when it comes to enlightened attitudes to women. > A failure of a smooth transition of the husband’s daily lifestyle may also increase his physical demand for his wife’s homemaking tasks