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Introduction to the Special Issue "Parental work and family/child well-being"
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Abstract The "new economy" is characterized by increasing levels of nonstandard employment. A significant proportion of employees work very long hours, work with high intensity, or have long commutes to work. Also, many workers struggle to secure adequate, stable employment or good quality jobs, and work eve... view more
The "new economy" is characterized by increasing levels of nonstandard employment. A significant proportion of employees work very long hours, work with high intensity, or have long commutes to work. Also, many workers struggle to secure adequate, stable employment or good quality jobs, and work evening and night shifts or work multiple jobs in order to make ends meet. This special issue examines the consequences of the new economy for the wellbeing of family and children. The studies included in this special issue address the impact of parents’ nonstandard work schedules (shift work), long work hours, temporary employment, and long commutes to work on parental and child health and wellbeing, relationship satisfaction, work-family balance, and the division of labour.... view less
Keywords
parenthood; work-family balance; working hours; shift work; psychological stress; health consequences; child well-being; well-being; division of labor; satisfaction with life; commuter
Classification
Family Sociology, Sociology of Sexual Behavior
Free Keywords
parental well-being; child-wellbeing
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 177-191
Journal
JFR - Journal of Family Research, 32 (2020) 2
Issue topic
Parental work and family/child well-being
ISSN
2699-2337
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed