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Working Time Mismatch and Subjective Well‐being

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: This study uses nationally representative panel survey data for Australia to identify the role played by mismatches between hours actually worked and working time preferences in contributing to reported levels of job and life satisfaction. Three main conclusions emerge. First, it is not the number of hours worked that matters for subjective well‐being, but working time mismatch. Second, overemployment is a more serious problem than is underemployment. Third, while the magnitude of the impact of overemployment may seem small in absolute terms, relative to other variables, such as disability, the effect is quite large.

Source: British Journal of Industrial Relations

DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8543.2008.00705.x

Authors: Mark Wooden, Diana Warren, Robert Drago

Institutions: The University of Melbourne, Pennsylvania State University

Language: English

Topic: Work-Family Balance Challenges

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Australian Research Council