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Impacto de la modalidad laboral sobre la depresión y el bienestar en Portugal
[Impact of working arrangements on depression and well-being in Portugal]

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This study analyzes the impact of teleworking on subjective well-being, mental health, and work-life balance in Portugal. Using Linear Probability and Logit models, the research demonstrates that full-time teleworking significantly improves work-life reconciliation. However, the results reveal a gender gap: while the benefits are robust for men, they are statistically insignificant for women. Furthermore, the study identifies a correlation between depression among Portuguese workers and their total workload (number of hours worked). The study concludes that teleworking is not a neutral tool and requires specific policies and shared responsibility to ensure an equitable impact.

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  • Pamplona de Uña, Carmen, 2026. "Impacto de la modalidad laboral sobre la depresión y el bienestar en Portugal [Impact of working arrangements on depression and well-being in Portugal]," MPRA Paper 127847, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    • J16 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination
    • J17 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Value of Life; Foregone Income
    • J21 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Labor Force and Employment, Size, and Structure
    • J22 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Time Allocation and Labor Supply
    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy
    • J81 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor Standards - - - Working Conditions

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