Does Work Make Mothers Happy?

Dana Hamplová ()
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Dana Hamplová: Czech Academy of Sciences

Journal of Happiness Studies, 2019, vol. 20, issue 2, No 8, 497 pages

Abstract: Abstract The paper explores the link between employment and subjective well-being among mothers with children under 3 years of age. It uses a pooled sample from the ESS 2004–2014 data from 30 European countries. Analyzing multiple measures of subjective well-being, the paper shows that homemakers are generally happier than full-time workers. No significant differences between homemakers and part-time workers were found. Contrary to our expectations, homemaking was positively associated with happiness particularly among mothers who left higher quality employment for childcare. Though some variation across countries exists, it is not linked to the provision of formal childcare, duration of parental leave, or tax system.

Keywords: Motherhood; Subjective well-being; Work; Employment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1007/s10902-018-9958-2

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