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Working Hours and Life Satisfaction: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Latin America and the United States.
- Source :
- Journal of Happiness Studies; Jun2016, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p1173-1204, 32p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- This paper compares the life satisfaction and working hours of Latin Americans and U.S. Americans using the AmericasBarometer and General Social Survey. While there are many common determinants of happiness, hours worked is not among them. Differences in cultural values, especially the distinction between collectivism (familism) and individualism that has long been a foundation of social development theory, may be why married Latin American males are less happy than married U.S. American males when working longer hours. The distinction is not apparent among females or the unmarried. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- WORKING hours
SATISFACTION
SOCIAL surveys
COMPARATIVE studies
SOCIAL development
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13894978
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Happiness Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 114885279
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-015-9637-5