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N S Heywood - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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job satisfaction and gender segregation
Social Science Research Network, 2005Co-Authors: H A Bender, N M Donohue, N S HeywoodAbstract:Using data from the US, the determinants of overall job satisfaction are estimated as part of explaining `the paradox of the contented female worker`. Confirming earlier studies Women report higher job satisfaction than men and higher job satisfaction in workplaces dominated by Women Workers. The US data allow us to demonstrate that men and Women value job flexibility differently and that once differences in the extent of job flexibility are accounted for, the gender composition of the workplace plays no role in determining the job satisfaction of Women. Thus, Women in female dominated workplaces may report higher job satisfaction because they value job flexibility and so choose to dominate the workplaces that provide job flexibility.
John S. Heywood - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Job satisfaction and gender segregation
Oxford Economic Papers, 2005Co-Authors: Keith A. Bender, Susan M. Donohue, John S. HeywoodAbstract:Using data from the US, the determinants of overall job satisfaction are estimated as part of explaining 'the paradox of the contented female worker'. Confirming earlier studies Women report higher job satisfaction than men and higher job satisfaction in workplaces dominated by Women Workers. The US data allow us to demonstrate that men and Women value job flexibility differently and that once differences in the extent of job flexibility are accounted for, the gender composition of the workplace plays no role in determining the job satisfaction of Women. Thus, Women in female dominated workplaces may report higher job satisfaction because they value job flexibility and so choose to dominate the workplaces that provide job flexibility. Copyright 2005, Oxford University Press.
Nigel Rollins - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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addressing the interaction between food insecurity depression risk and informal work findings of a cross sectional survey among informal Women Workers with young children in south africa
BMC Women's Health, 2021Co-Authors: Christiane Horwood, Lyn Haskins, Rachael Hinton, Catherine Connolly, Silondile Luthuli, Nigel RollinsAbstract:There is a high burden of depression globally, including in South Africa. Maternal depression is associated with poverty, unstable income, food insecurity, and lack of partner support, and may lead to poor outcomes for mothers and children. In South Africa one-third of working Women are in informal work, which is associated with socioeconomic vulnerability. A cross sectional survey explored work setting and conditions, food security and risk of depression among informal working Women with young children (0–3 years). Depression risk was assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Score (EPDS) and Whooley score. Food insecurity was evaluated using Household Food Insecurity Access Scale. Data was analysed using SPSS and Stata. Interviews were conducted with 265 informal Women Workers. Types of work included domestic work, home-based work, informal employees and own account Workers, most of whom were informal traders. Most participants (149/265; 56.2%) earned between US$70–200 per month, but some participants (79/265; 29.8%) earned US$200 per month (37/265; 14.0%). Many participants experienced mild (38/267; 14.3%), moderate (72/265; 27.2%) or severe (43/265; 16%) food insecurity. Severe food insecurity was significantly higher among participants with the lowest income compared to those with the highest income (p = 0.027). Women who received financial support from the baby’s father were less likely to be food insecure (p = 0.03). Using EPDS scores, 22/265 (8.3%) Women were designated as being at risk of depression. This was similar among postnatal Women and Women with older children. Household food insecurity was significantly associated with depression risk (p < 0.001). Informal Women Workers were shown to be vulnerable with low incomes and high rates of food insecurity, thus increasing the risk for poor maternal health. However, levels of depression risk were low compared to previous estimates in South Africa, suggesting that informal Workers may have high levels of resilience. Interventions to improve social protection, access to health services, and support for safe childcare in the workplace could improve the health and wellbeing of these mothers and support them to care for their children.
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a descriptive study to explore working conditions and childcare practices among informal Women Workers in kwazulu natal south africa identifying opportunities to support childcare for mothers in informal work
BMC Pediatrics, 2019Co-Authors: Christiane Horwood, Lyn Haskins, Laura Alfers, Zandile Masangomuzindutsi, Richard Dobson, Nigel RollinsAbstract:Although Women working in the informal economy are a large and vulnerable group, little is known about infant feeding and childcare practices among these Women. The aim of this study was to explore childcare practices among mothers in informal work. A cross-sectional survey among mothers with children aged 4 years) with regular working hours, but received very low pay. Domestic Workers were more likely than informal traders to have regular working hours (p = 0.004), and to be earning >$240 per month (p = 0.003). Mothers reported high levels of food insecurity for themselves and their child: 153 mothers (61.9%) reported having missed a meal in the past month due to lack of resources to buy food, and 88 (35.6%) mothers reported that their child had missed a meal for this reason. This study provides a preliminary description of informal Women Workers who, despite having stable work, are vulnerable, low paid and food insecure. These Women may require support to provide optimal childcare and nutrition for their children.
H A Bender - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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job satisfaction and gender segregation
Social Science Research Network, 2005Co-Authors: H A Bender, N M Donohue, N S HeywoodAbstract:Using data from the US, the determinants of overall job satisfaction are estimated as part of explaining `the paradox of the contented female worker`. Confirming earlier studies Women report higher job satisfaction than men and higher job satisfaction in workplaces dominated by Women Workers. The US data allow us to demonstrate that men and Women value job flexibility differently and that once differences in the extent of job flexibility are accounted for, the gender composition of the workplace plays no role in determining the job satisfaction of Women. Thus, Women in female dominated workplaces may report higher job satisfaction because they value job flexibility and so choose to dominate the workplaces that provide job flexibility.
Keith A. Bender - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Job satisfaction and gender segregation
Oxford Economic Papers, 2005Co-Authors: Keith A. Bender, Susan M. Donohue, John S. HeywoodAbstract:Using data from the US, the determinants of overall job satisfaction are estimated as part of explaining 'the paradox of the contented female worker'. Confirming earlier studies Women report higher job satisfaction than men and higher job satisfaction in workplaces dominated by Women Workers. The US data allow us to demonstrate that men and Women value job flexibility differently and that once differences in the extent of job flexibility are accounted for, the gender composition of the workplace plays no role in determining the job satisfaction of Women. Thus, Women in female dominated workplaces may report higher job satisfaction because they value job flexibility and so choose to dominate the workplaces that provide job flexibility. Copyright 2005, Oxford University Press.
