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Does the Conversion of Household Registration Actually Improve the Happiness of Migrant Workers in China?

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  • Xin-hao Liu

    (College of Management, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China)

  • Li-min Han

    (College of Management, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China)

  • Bin Yuan

    (College of Management, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China)

Abstract

Migrant workers are an important human resource for economic and social development. Considering the government’s goal of serving and improving people’s livelihoods, improving the happiness of migrant workers is necessary. This study investigates in-depth the impact of the conversion of household registration on migrant workers’ happiness, which is represented by a multi-dimensional comprehensive index based on the propensity matching score model and data from the China Migrants Dynamic Survey (CMDS) in 2017. Moreover, this study explores the different effects of conversion among the groups divided by the characteristics of migrant workers. The results show that from an overall perspective, although the conversion of household registration could improve the happiness of migrant workers, the degree of this improvement is minor. Further, the characteristics of the different groups, including age, educational background, contracted land, collective dividends, and income significantly affect the improvement of happiness. The conversion of household registration has obviously improved the happiness of migrant workers with low educational backgrounds, low income, and contracted land. Based on these findings, the government should take more targeted actions to improve the positive effects of household registration among different migrant worker groups due to the different characteristics in the process of household registration system reform.

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  • Xin-hao Liu & Li-min Han & Bin Yuan, 2020. "Does the Conversion of Household Registration Actually Improve the Happiness of Migrant Workers in China?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(8), pages 1-17, April.
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