Table 3.

Frequency of key words in Study 1 participant examples of invisible family load

Key word	Frequency used
Planning	134
Schedule/scheduling	79
Ensure/ensuring/make sure	48
Worry	44
Manage	38
Coordinate	34
Think/ing	26
Communicate/conversation	24
Organize/ing	22
“Find/ing” people (sitters, repair) or information	20
Decide/decisions	15
Checking	15
Reminding	15
Track/keep track	13
Remember	12
Monitor	12
Providing emotional support and development	12
Anticipate/look forward/future	12
Strategize	8
Problem solve/ing	8
Paying attention	8
Research	5
Figure out	5
Learn	5
Oversee	4
Managing conflict	4
Delegating/dole	3
Advising	2