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Nonstandard work schedules and work-life balance in dual-earner households: The role of parenthood

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  • Resendez, Sarahi
  • Li, Jianghong
  • Pollmann-Schult, Matthias

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Objective: This study examines whether nonstandard work schedules (NSWS) improve or hinder work-life balance (WLB) for parents and non-parents in dual-earner households. Background: Previous research shows that NSWS can negatively affect workers' well-being. However, less is known about whether and to what extent these effects differ between parents and childless individuals. Method: Using data from the first wave of the German Family Demography Panel Study (FReDA), linear regression models are applied to assess whether the effect of NSWS on WLB is influenced by family circumstances. Results: Parenthood is generally associated with lower WLB. However, the negative association between NSWS and WLB is more pronounced among childless workers. Notably, mothers of young children (ages 0-5), as well as fathers of school-aged children (ages 6-12) working NSWS report higher WLB than their childless counterparts. Conclusion: Parents with NSWS in dual-earner households do not necessarily experience lower WLB than childless workers. In some cases, NSWS may even help parents better reconcile work and family responsibilities.

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  • Resendez, Sarahi & Li, Jianghong & Pollmann-Schult, Matthias, 2026. "Nonstandard work schedules and work-life balance in dual-earner households: The role of parenthood," EconStor Open Access Articles and Book Chapters, ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, vol. 38, pages 1-22.
    • Handle: RePEc:zbw:espost:334722
    DOI: 10.20377/jfr-1259
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