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Are you happy while you work?
journal contribution
posted on 2023-06-09, 00:06 authored by Alex Bryson, George MackerronGeorge MackerronUsing a new data source permitting individuals to record their well-being via a smartphone, we explore within-person variance in individuals’ well-being measured momentarily at random points in time. We find paid work is ranked lower than any of the other 39 activities individuals can report engaging in, with the exception of being sick in bed. Precisely how unhappy one is while working varies significantly with where you work; whether you are combining work with other activities; whether you are alone or with others; and the time of day or night you are working.
History
Publication status
- Published
File Version
- Published version
Journal
Economic JournalISSN
0013-0133Publisher
WileyExternal DOI
Issue
599Volume
127Page range
106-125Department affiliated with
- Economics Publications
Full text available
- No
Peer reviewed?
- Yes