Publication type
Research Paper
Series Number
2010021
Series
Sheffield Economic Research Paper Series
Authors
Publication date
June 1, 2010
Abstract:
The relationship between part time employment and job satisfaction is analysed for mothers in Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, France, Spain and the UK. The impact of working part time on subjective life satisfaction and mental well-being is additionally analysed for British mothers. Cultural traditions concerning women’s role in society, and institutional differences between the countries are exploited. Results indicate that poor quality jobs can diminish any positive well-being repercussions of part time employment. The results additionally suggest that part time mothers in the UK experience higher levels of job satisfaction but not of overall life satisfaction as compared to their full time counterparts.
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Link
- http://www.shef.ac.uk/content/1/c6/11/71/76/2010021.pdf
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