Equity thermometer

To make the most of this "Test" it is crutial that you both answer together.

Before starting, how did you find out about the "Equity Thermometer"?

On the Instagram of Laura Sagnier On the LinkedIn of Laura Sagnier On someone else's Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. On an event/talk/congress with public access The company for which I/we work recommended it (private event/newsletter...) A friend or relative recommended it On a newspaper, radio, magazine or TV Doing an internet search on our own Other (specify):

¿What account did you learn about the "Equity Thermometer" from?

Pri dos Santos, Somos Madrastras Laura Baena, Club de MalasMadres María Bordalo de @MamaMariaCoach Other (specify):

Which country do you live in?

¿On which Region of Spain do you live?

Please, input the couple's information.

Member 1

Name:

Member 2

Name:

¿What is the company that recommended you the "Equity Thermometer"?

Roche NOS Día FGC CORREOS A BCorp company Other (specify):

Which member works in this company?

Member 1 Member 2 Both

Which is your current status?

Married through religious ceremony Married through civil ceremony only Civil partnership (i.e., not married) We haven't formalized our relationship

Approximately, how long have you been together? Consider the total time since you started dating as a couple.

Main occupation of Member 1.

Paid job (self-employed worker / employee ...) Unemployed, looking for a job Unemployed, without actively looking for a job Retired / receives a pension Student None of the above

Hours per week that Member 1 dedicates to the paid job / studies. Please, consider a standard week and give an approximate number.

40hours

What is the status with regard to Member 1's paid job?

Had to adapt their professional life to the needs of their partner/family Their partner/family have never affected their professional life

¿To what extent would you say that Member 1 struggled to make the choice to adapt their personal life to the partner/family needs?

Didn't struggle at all, I'm very happy to be able to do it I struggled a little I struggled considerably I struggled a lot, it was a big sacrifice for me

What is the status with regard to Member 1's paid job?

Had to adapt their professional life to the needs of their partner/family They quit their job for some other reason They have never had a paid job

¿To what extent would you say that Member 1 struggled to make the choice to adapt their personal life to the partner/family needs?

Didn't struggle at all, I'm very happy to be able to do it I struggled a little I struggled considerably I struggled a lot, it was a big sacrifice for me

Main occupation of Member 2.

Paid job (self-employed worker / employee ...) Unemployed, looking for a job Unemployed, without actively looking for a job Retired / receives a pension Student None of the above

Hours per week that Member 2 dedicates to the paid job / studies. Please, consider a standard week and give an approximate number.

40hours

What is the status with regard to Member 2's paid job?

Had to adapt their professional life to the needs of their partner/family Their partner/family have never affected their professional life

¿To what extent would you say that Member 2 struggled to make the choice to adapt their personal life to the partner/family needs?

Didn't struggle at all, I'm very happy to be able to do it I struggled a little I struggled considerably I struggled a lot, it was a big sacrifice for me

What is the status with regard to Member 2's paid job?

Had to adapt their professional life to the needs of their partner/family They quit their job for some other reason They have never had a paid job

¿To what extent would you say that Member 2 struggled to make the choice to adapt their personal life to the partner/family needs?

Didn't struggle at all, I'm very happy to be able to do it I struggled a little I struggled considerably I struggled a lot, it was a big sacrifice for me

Do you have any kind of help to carry out household chores?

(Multiple answers available)

Paid workers Unpaid support from a family member / friend / neighbour regularly, in a pre-set schedule Unpaid support from a family member / friend / neighbour only for exceptional circumstances We don't have any kind of help

Out of 10 times, how many times do you do the following household chores and how many times do the helpers do them?

Organize the house / Life as a couple Make the lunch/dinner menu, make the list of what is missing, take care of what is broken/damaged, doctors, vacations, etc.

Finances/ Administration Pay bills, control banks, treasury, answer emails, open correspondence, etc.

Buying Food and Beverages, Personal Hygiene Products, Household Cleaning Products, etc.

Cooking Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, etc.

Wash dishes/ saucepans Wash the pans, saucepans, plates, dry them, put them back in order, set up the dishwasher, etc.

Cleaning the house Sweeping, mopping, dusting, bed-making, throwing garbage, etc.

Washing & ironing clothes Remove stains, put on the washing machine, dry, iron, organize the clothes in the closets, etc.

Helpers Yourselves

5

How many times out of 10 does each of you do the following chores?

Organize the house / Life as a couple Make the lunch/dinner menu, make the list of what is missing, take care of what is broken/damaged, doctors, vacations, etc.

Finances/ Administration Pay bills, control banks, treasury, answer emails, open correspondence, etc.

Buying Food and Beverages, Personal Hygiene Products, Household Cleaning Products, etc.

Cooking Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, etc.

Wash dishes/ saucepans Wash the pans, saucepans, plates, dry them, put them back in order, set up the dishwasher, etc.

Cleaning the house Sweeping, mopping, dusting, bed-making, throwing garbage, etc.

Washing & ironing clothes Remove stains, put on the washing machine, dry, iron, organize the clothes in the closets, etc.

Member 1 Member 2

5

Do you have children (biological or adopted)?

(Please, do not consider here the children that either of you may have from previous relationships.)

Yes, we have kids We are expecting our first child We don't have kids

Please indicate how many children you have in each age group:

0 to 5 years old 6 to 14 years old 15 to 17 years old More than 18 years old

Do either of you have children (biological or adopted) from previous relationships?

Yes, we have children from previous relationships We don't have children from previous relationships

Please indicate how many children from previous relationships Member 1 has in each age group:

0 to 5 years old 6 to 14 years old 15 to 17 years old More than 18 years old

Please indicate how many children from previous relationships Member 2 has in each age group:

0 to 5 years old 6 to 14 years old 15 to 17 years old More than 18 years old

For the care of your children, do you have any of the following types of help?

(Multiple answers available)

Paid workers Unpaid support from a family member / friend / neighbour regularly, in a pre-set schedule Unpaid support from a family member / friend / neighbour only for exceptional circumstances We don't have any kind of help

In the care and education of your children, out of 10 times, how many times do you do the following household chores and how many times do the helpers do them?

Organize their life Choose kindergarten/school, decide on doctors, extracurricular activities, babysitters, etc.

Attend school/doctor meetings Accompany them to medical check-ups, vaccinations, attend school meetings, school events, etc.

Help with homework / educate them Help them with school/extracurricular homework, teach them how to eat, dress, tidy up, get up when they wake up in the middle of the night, etc.

Feed them / take care of their hygiene Give them a baby bottle/food, bathe, change diapers, cut their nails, cut their hair, remove lice, etc.

Buy what they need Clothes, shoes, school supplies, extracurricular supplies, etc.

Drive them around Take them to the kindergarten/school, the bus stop, extracurricular activities, children's parties, etc.

Playing Board games, take them to the park, go for a walk, read stories, etc.

Helpers Yourselves

5

For the care and education of your children, out of every 10 times that you do each of the following tasks. How many times does Member 1 do it and how many times does Member 2 do it?

Organize their life Choose kindergarten/school, decide on doctors, extracurricular activities, babysitters, etc.

Attend school/doctor meetings Accompany them to medical check-ups, vaccinations, attend school meetings, school events, etc.

Help with homework / educate them Help them with school/extracurricular homework, teach them how to eat, dress, tidy up, get up when they wake up in the middle of the night, etc.

Feed them / take care of their hygiene Give them a baby bottle/food, bathe, change diapers, cut their nails, cut their hair, remove lice, etc.

Buy what they need Ropa, zapatos, material escolar, material de extraescolares, etc.

Drive them around Take them to the kindergarten/school, the bus stop, extracurricular activities, children's parties, etc.

Playing Board games, take them to the park, go for a walk, read stories, etc.

Member 1 Member 2

5

Thinking about your children, how many hours per week does Member 1 dedicate to them, even just talking with them on the phone, helping them with something, spending time with them…? Please, consider a standard week and give an approximate number.

10hours

Thinking about your children, how many hours per week does Member 2 dedicate to them, even just talking with them on the phone, helping them with something, spending time with them…? Please, consider a standard week and give an approximate number.

10hours

If we consider now the abstract concept known as "MENTAL LOAD", out of every 10 hours of "MENTAL LOAD" that you carry as a couple, how would you distribute them?

Member 1 Member 2

5

The MENTAL LOAD is the invisible work that comes from keeping in your mind all day everything that hapens in the house or everything that each of the family members has to do during the day. Example: Reminding others of what has to be done and when to do it; make sure that others take care of their tasks and everything is done; fix every unexpected issue...

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