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Non-cognitive skills, social capital, and female labor supply.

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Human capital is a key determinant of individual labor supply. Within the new human capital theory framework, this study examines how non-cognitive skills influence female labor supply from a gender perspective. Using 2018 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) data, we measure non-cognitive skills across five dimensions: conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, openness, and emotional stability. A structural equation model reveals that these skills enhance social capital accumulation, significantly increasing female labor supply. They are critical factors affecting women's labor force participation and working hours. Policy efforts should prioritize strengthening maternity security, fostering social capital networks, and developing children's non-cognitive skills to promote higher female labor supply.

Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health

DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i11.19

Authors: Meilan Han, Ze Zhang, Weiran Zhang, Xiling Wu

Institutions: Yanbian University, Sichuan University

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4416738732

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