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Maternal labor supply and children's emotional well-being

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  • M. JOFRE-BONET

    (University of London)

  • M. ROSSELLO-ROIG

    (Università degli studi di Perugia)

  • V. SERRA-SASTRE

    (University of London)

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between maternal working hours and a child's emotional well-being using data from the UK Millennium Cohort Study. Child well-being is assessed through self-reported happiness and a well-being index that includes concerns, temperament, bullying, and behaviour. Results show a positive association between maternal employment and child well-being, supported by factor analysis combining child, mother, and teacher reports. The association remains consistent across income levels and is unaffected by commuting time or cohabitation status. These findings highlight the importance of maternal employment and contextual factors in shaping child well-being.

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  • M. Jofre-Bonet & M. Rossello-Roig & V. Serra-Sastre, 2025. "Maternal labor supply and children's emotional well-being," JODE - Journal of Demographic Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 91(4), pages 549-595, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ctl:louvde:v:91:y:2025:i:4:p:549-595
    DOI: 10.1017/dem.2024.19
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    JEL classification:

    • I31 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - General Welfare, Well-Being
    • J22 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Time Allocation and Labor Supply

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