Psychological needs and social comparison: a dual analysis of the life satisfaction of local workers with agricultural hukou.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Based on their place of employment, workers with agricultural hukou (WAH) are categorized into local workers with agricultural hukou (LWAH) and migrant workers with agricultural hukou (MWAH). Research shows that although LWAH often find themselves at a disadvantage in terms of labour income and access to public services, the significant growth of this group in recent years has drawn attention to their choice of workplace and the factors influencing it. Guided by the theories of self-determination and social comparison, this study aims to explore the impact of the differences between LWAH and MWAH in psychological needs and social comparisons on life satisfaction, as well as the underlying mechanisms.

Methods

This study utilizes data from the China Family Panel Stu

SUBMITTER: He L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11526552 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature