Executive Summary
This comprehensive survey examines the work-life balance challenges and experiences of 54 employed married women across India. The insights reveal critical patterns in caregiving responsibilities, domestic support structures, workplace culture, and mental health needs.
Key Findings
- 63% of employed married women have caregiving responsibilities
- 85% have some form of regular domestic help
- 69% feel their company culture is supportive of work-life balance
- 65% are the primary schedule organizers for their families
- 63% experience mental exhaustion from home and family responsibilities
- Only 33% get more than 1 hour of 'me time' daily
- Top wellness app features: Calming music (52%) and Breathing exercises (50%)
Respondent Demographics
Understanding the demographic profile of our respondents helps contextualize their work-life balance experiences.
Age Distribution
City Tier Distribution
Employment Sector
Role Level
Marriage Duration
Work-Life Balance Dynamics
Exploring how workplace culture and personal time contribute to overall work-life balance.
Company Culture Support for Work-Life Balance
Daily 'Me Time' Distribution
Key Insight
While 69% of respondents feel their company culture is supportive of work-life balance, only 33% manage to get more than 1 hour of personal time daily. This suggests that despite supportive policies, the practical reality of balancing work and home responsibilities remains challenging.
Mental Load & Home Responsibilities
Examining the invisible labor of organizing family life and its impact on mental well-being.
Mental Exhaustion Levels
Primary Schedule Organizer
Caregiving Responsibilities
Domestic Help Situation
Household Chores Division Perception
Critical Findings
- 65% serve as the primary schedule organizer for their families
- 63% experience mental exhaustion from home responsibilities
- Only 46% feel household chores are fairly divided
- 85% rely on domestic help to manage household responsibilities
Wellness App Feature Preferences
Understanding what wellness features would be most valuable for employed married women managing work-life balance.
Most Desired Wellness App Features
Recommendations for Wellness Support
Top Priority Features: The overwhelming preference for calming music (52%) and breathing exercises (50%) indicates a strong need for quick, accessible stress-relief tools that can be used during busy days.
Mindfulness & Self-Reflection: Body scan meditations (44%) and positive journaling (37%) suggest interest in deeper self-care practices that help process the mental load.
Community Support: The significant interest in peer-group forums (39%) highlights the value of connecting with others facing similar challenges, creating a support network.
Technology-Assisted Support: While AI listening buddy (26%) ranked lower, it still represents over a quarter of respondents seeking accessible emotional support tools.