This study examined how gender equality and communication factors influence family relationship satisfaction among 322 respondents with children in high school or below, selected from 350 married couples (700 individuals) aged 30-60 in Busan Metropolitan City. Using secondary data from the Survey on the Status and Improvement Measures of Family Gender Equality in Busan (Busan Women and Family and Lifelong Education Promotion Agency, 2024), the analysis considered three gender equality factors-satisfaction with housework sharing, satisfaction with childcare sharing, and perception of gender equality within the family-and two communication factors-satisfaction with communication with spouse and with children. Regression results showed that perception of gender equality was the strongest predictor of family relationship satisfaction, followed by satisfaction with housework sharing, satisfaction with childcare sharing, and satisfaction with communication with spouse. Communication with children was not significant. Age had a negative effect, while gender, education, income, employment, and number of children were not significant. Findings underscore the importance of equitable role division and open, supportive spousal communication. Perceived gender equality functions as a cultural and psychological resource, enhancing relational satisfaction. The study offers empirical evidence to guide couple education, counseling programs, and policies fostering a gender-equal family culture.
Ah et al. (Fri,) studied this question.