Downward occupational mobility and job satisfaction: when does it hurt less?

[…] last decade, our fixed-effects analysis shows that downward occupational mobility has negative effects on job satisfaction that last for several years following the transition. However, the detrimental impact of downward occupational mobility on job satisfaction is mitigated when the event is preceded by a spell of unemployment or when individuals reside in regions with […]

Food expenditure and mental health: outcomes from the UK Household Longitudinal Survey

[…] mental health of people residing in the UK, particularly those on lower incomes and those who identify as white, may benefit from spending less of the household budget on food. In promoting mental health, policies are needed to render healthy food more affordable and to reduce other aspects of expenditure that impact upon food budgeting.

Vaccination invitations sent by warm and competent medical professionals disclosing risks and benefits increase trust and booking intention and reduce inequalities between ethnic groups

[…] competent medical professional relative to a health institution, but the importance of the source mattered less when more information was shared. Conclusions: Our research demonstrates the positive impact of outlining the benefits and disclosing the risks of COVID vaccines in vaccination invitation messages. Having a warm and competent medical professional source can also increase […]

Childbearing under different family policy schemes

[…] associated with first and second births in Finland, Germany and the United Kingdom, and whether these associations differ by women’s education. Background: Family policies are expected to impact the direct and indirect costs of childbearing by providing resources that influence the monetary and non-monetary costs of having children. The countries analysed here have undergone […]