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Parental Nonstandard Work Schedules and Child Development: Evidence from Dual-Earner Families in Hong Kong
| Content Provider | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Author | Kim, Minseop |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | With the emergence of 24/7 economies, the practice of working nonstandard schedules has become increasingly common. This trend raises a concern about how parental nonstandard work schedules affect child development outcomes. Using data from dual-earner families with young children (age 5–6) in Hong Kong, this study examined the association between parental work schedules and child development. It also examined under what conditions parental nonstandard work schedules affect child development, with a focus on the moderating role of family income. Results showed that paternal nonstandard work schedules were negatively associated with overall child development. This association was particularly salient among low-income families. By contrast, maternal nonstandard work schedules were not associated with child development outcomes. These findings suggest that it is important to equip parents, in particular low-income fathers, to address challenges resulting from their nonstandard work schedules. |
| Starting Page | 5167 |
| e-ISSN | 16604601 |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18105167 |
| Journal | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
| Issue Number | 10 |
| Volume Number | 18 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-05-13 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Family Studies Sociology Parental Employment Parental Work Nonstandard Work Schedules Nonstandard Hours Shift Work Child Development Child Wellbeing Work-family Conflict Hong Kong China |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
