Motherhood Dilemma and Gendered Well-being among Chinese Couples

Yan Li ()
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Yan Li: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Applied Research in Quality of Life, 2023, vol. 18, issue 6, No 14, 3169-3198

Abstract: Abstract This research examines how a variety of factors, primarily parenthood and work, are associated with cognitive dimensions of gendered well-being in China. By using the World Value Survey Wave 7 data, we find that having children is valuable for Chinese women’s happiness in the short term, but it is no longer a necessity for them to gain higher satisfaction with life over time. Welfare-wise, a single child appears to be preferable for women, regardless of birth caps. Occupational status matters more than fatherhood for husbands’ happiness, while wives’ employment and own well-being are negatively and insignificantly related. The implications of our study are discussed, and policy recommendations are made to tackle motherhood dilemma and promote gender equality and female workforce participation.

Keywords: Motherhood Dilemma; Gender; Well-being; Happiness; Satisfaction with Life; China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I30 J10 J18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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