Involuntary temporary work and mental health medications: A longitudinal study in Denmark.

ABSTRACT: Since the 1970s, most western countries have experienced an increase in jobs characterized by temporary employment working arrangements. Research links temporary employment to negative health outcomes. Yet, no study has analysed the effects on the mental health of workers in involuntary temporary employment. This study analyses the consequences of involuntary temporary employment for mental health. We distinguish between different lengths of exposure to involuntary temporary employment and assess the effects separately for women and men. We use a cohort design that combines data from the Danish version of the longitudinal European Labour Force Survey with administrative data about use of prescription drugs for anxiety and stress. Using a fixed effects approach, we identify the effects of i

SUBMITTER: Albæk K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10688703 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature