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Generational differences in self-employment: work characteristics, health, work-family, and satisfaction

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  • Nicholas J. Beutell
  • Jeffrey W. Alstete
  • Joy A. Schneer
  • Marianne M. O'Hare

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This paper examines self-employment by generational cohort (millennials, generation X, baby boomers, and matures) in relation to work variables, health variables, work-family variables, and life and job satisfaction. The analyses used data from a national probability sample (n = 738 self-employed), the National Study of the Changing Workforce (NSCW). Significant differences were found between generational groups of self-employed for most of the major study variables (e.g., hours worked, job pressure, work-family conflict). We also found that the study variables (e.g., autonomy, turnover intentions) predicted job satisfaction in self-employment. Limitations, implications, and directions for future research are discussed.

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  • Nicholas J. Beutell & Jeffrey W. Alstete & Joy A. Schneer & Marianne M. O'Hare, 2021. "Generational differences in self-employment: work characteristics, health, work-family, and satisfaction," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 43(3), pages 363-383.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijesbu:v:43:y:2021:i:3:p:363-383
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