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Association of low-quality employment with the development of suicidal thought and suicide planning in workers: A longitudinal study in Korea

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  • Baek, Seong-Uk
  • Yoon, Jin-Ha
  • Lee, Yu-Min
  • Won, Jong-Uk

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Employment quality stands as a crucial social determinant impacting workers’ health. In this study, we investigate the association between low-quality employment and the emergence of suicidal thoughts and planning.

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  • Baek, Seong-Uk & Yoon, Jin-Ha & Lee, Yu-Min & Won, Jong-Uk, 2024. "Association of low-quality employment with the development of suicidal thought and suicide planning in workers: A longitudinal study in Korea," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 358(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:358:y:2024:i:c:s0277953624006725
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117219
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