Social Sciences
4 years ago

Unemployed women benefit more from social connections for improved health.

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MPRA Paper
Why effects of social capital on health status differ between genders: considering the labor market condition
Eiji Yamamura

Paper Summary

Social capital can improve health for women but not men in Japan. When looking at employed people only, the health benefits decrease and the gender difference disappears. This suggests that unemployed individuals have more time to build social connections, which can lead to better health.

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