Zoch et al. (2021): study DE 2020

Publication

Author(s):

Zoch, G.; Bächmann, A.C.; Vicari, B.

Title:

Gender Differences in Reduced Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic - the Role of Working Conditions

Source:

IAB Discussion Paper, 2021, Nr. 4, Institute for Employment Research, Germany

Investigation

Public

Working population, Germany, during first months of corona pandemic, 2020

Survey name

DE-NEPS (National Education Panel Study)

Sample

Probability multi-stage random

Respondents

N = 3870

Non Response

Assessment

not reported

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:

Self report on single question:

How satisfied are you currently with your life in general.
10 completely satisfied
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0  completely dissatisfied

Classification:

O-SLW-c-sq-n-11-g

Author's label:

Life satisfaction

Remarks:

mean value during corona, whole sample

Observed distribution

Summary Statistics

On original range 0 - 10 On range 0-10

Mean:

7.26 7.26

SD:

1.58 1.58

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Satisfaction with work Satisfaction with work-as-a-whole Satisfaction with family Satisfaction with family life Female Sex: male (vs female) Father/Mother Children in the household Pre-corona satisfaction Recent happiness (< 1 year ago) Short-time work Full-time vs part-time Working hours - Change in work hours Working hours + Change in work-conditions System-relevant occupation Social prestige of occupation
System relevance of occupation Remote work Works at home Self-employed Self employed Income reduced in crisis Change in income level Change in satisfaction with life during corona Covid pandemic 2020-2022