Unveiling dynamics: examining the gendered association between shifting work patterns, labour market changes, and maternity leave on mental health and well-being.

Thesis

This thesis investigates how shifting work patterns, labour market changes, and maternity leave policies relate to individuals’ mental health and subjective well-being (SWB) in the UK. It asks how these institutional and life-course changes interact with caregiving responsibilities and social role expectations, with particular attention to whether and how associations differ by gender. Addressing key gaps in existing research, the thesis explores the underexamined relational effects of flexib...

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Authors: Qadri, A

• DOI: 10.5287/ora-8rm6d4vgw
• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English