In Western countries, parental burnout is higher due to the individualistic culture prevailing there. It is culture more than socio-economic factors that play a predominant role in parental burnout, according to researchers at Universite catholique de Louvain. A report published in Affective Science said that individualism in Western countries can subject parents to higher levels of stress. The results force us to question ourselves."Our individualistic countries cultivate a cult of performance. Sign in to read more..