A Multidimensional Approach to Precarious Employment Among Young Workers in EU-28 Countries

Orfao, Guillermo; Poveda, A.; Malo, Miguel Á.

doi:10.1007/s11205-021-02734-3

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“…In turn, García-Pérez et al (2020) introduced as a methodological novelty as regards multidimensional indices of labour precariousness the use of hedonic weights for a broad set of job indicators, although they were not grouped into dimensions, which prevents the identification of particularly problematic labour areas. Subsequently, this technique has been used for the analysis of multidimensional labour precariousness by Orfao et al (2021) and Sehnbruch et al (2020) for a set of Latin American countries and the group of young people in European countries, respectively.…”

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Is multidimensional precarious employment higher for women?

Murillo-Huertas

Ramos

Simón

et al. 2022

Journal of Industrial Relations

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This article examines the relative employment situation of female employees from a novel perspective based on the construction of multidimensional indicators of employment precariousness that allow examining its scale and nature. The evidence obtained for Spain shows that both the intensity and incidence of precarious employment are significantly higher for women, to the point that half of the women are multidimensionally precarious (with an incidence which is 40% higher than that of men) and precarious females simultaneously suffer on average from nearly three deficiencies in their jobs. Although female employment precariousness is highly persistent over time, it also exhibits significant oscillations plausibly linked to changes in the economy's cyclical position and in labour market regulations. Moreover, it exhibits a great heterogeneity by subgroups (it has even an extreme nature for certain subgroups of females) and by individuals (25% of women suffer between three and six job deficiencies, which compares with 24% of women having jobs without any type of deficiency). Finally, although the greater labour precariousness of women is largely explained by their observed characteristics, particularly by their greater presence in part-time jobs, women still have a greater probability of being precarious than observationally similar men.

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Is multidimensional precarious employment higher for women?

Murillo-Huertas

Ramos

Simón

et al. 2022

Journal of Industrial Relations

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“…In general, employment conditions tend to be gendered, where precarious employment is most common among women ( 11 , 26 ), which could potentially strengthen the existing gender inequalities in health. However, there is limited research on the differential effect of precarious employment between men and women, and they have mostly been focused on the outcome of health ( 18 , 29 ).…”

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“…The selection and inclusion of individual and family-level covariates were based on previous research ( 11 , 26 ). Using the Multi-Generation Register (MGR), Population and Housing Censuses 1985, LISA register and Hospital Discharge Register, we extracted the following variables: sex, birth year, age at baseline, country of birth (Sweden, outside of Sweden), the highest level of education (primary, secondary, university), prior psychiatric diagnosis requiring inpatient care (ICD 10: F00-F99, and corresponding ICD-9 codes), the highest level of parental education (primary, secondary, university) and SES (non-manual, manual, self-employed/farmer and not classified).…”

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Precarious employment at a young age and labor-market marginalization during middle-adulthood: A register-linked cohort study

Thern¹,

Matilla-Santander²,

Bodin³

et al. 2023

Scand J Work Environ Health

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This study extends previous research on precarious employment at a young age by examining its effects on more work-related outcomes. An increased risk of lower labour market attachment during middle-adulthood was found among precariously employed young males and females. The increased risk of being marginalized among the precariously employed is similar to the risk found for young adults in long-term unemployment.

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“…Socioeconomic insecurity is estimated to be experienced by at least one in five Dutch adults [ 22 ] and has been suggested to disproportionately impact young adults [ 18 , 23 ]. Currently, we lack understanding of how different forms of socioeconomic insecurity (related to income, housing, and employment) impact the role of health in adults’ daily lives and their needs, as most previous studies focused on specific, vulnerable target groups e.g., patients with chronic multimorbidities [ 24 ], older adults [ 25 ], unemployed adults [ 14 , 26 , 27 ], or people dealing with severe disadvantage such as homelessness [ 16 ].…”

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Trapped in vicious cycles: unraveling the health experiences and needs of adults living with socioeconomic insecurity

Verra,

Poelman,

Mudd

et al. 2024

Arch Public Health

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Background This study explores the role of health in daily life and needs of Dutch adults (aged 25–49) experiencing one or more forms of socioeconomic insecurity stemming from their financial, housing, or employment situations. Methods 28 in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted in the Netherlands between October 2022 and February 2023. The interview guide included questions on participants’ socioeconomic situation, the role of health in their daily lives, their health-related and broader needs. Data was interpreted using inductive reflexive thematic analysis. An advisory board consisting of adults with lived experiences of socioeconomic insecurity were consulted at multiple stages of the study (recruitment, interview guide, interpretation of results). Results Housing insecurity was widely experienced by participants. When asked about their financial situation, most participants expressed having no issues getting by, but later on, described vigorous efforts to minimize expenses. Participants’ narratives revealed four key themes in relation to the role of health in daily life and associated needs. Firstly, socioeconomic insecurity led to diminished control over life, which led to the disruption of routines. Secondly, experiencing socioeconomic insecurity compelled participants to prioritize stress reduction and mental health improvement through calming yet potentially damaging coping mechanisms. Thirdly, those who experienced little opportunity for improvement in their already long-lasting socioeconomic insecurity shared a sense of stagnation in life, which co-occurred with stagnation in unhealthy routines and diminished well-being. Fourthly, participants expressed the need for someone to speak with. This support may help participants regain control over their lives, identify opportunities for more socioeconomic security, and focus on increased health and well-being. Conclusions This study sheds light on the challenges individuals face in dealing with socioeconomic insecurity, how it may affect their health, and their needs. Gaining perspective for improved socioeconomic security and having accessible professional support tailored to self-identified needs could have health-promoting effects for individuals living with socioeconomic insecurity. It is recommended to integrate professional support and assistance regarding social security into health policies and interventions. In future research, measures of financial strain should be adjusted to include the effort needed to get by.

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A Multidimensional Approach to Precarious Employment Among Young Workers in EU-28 Countries

Cited by 5 publications

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Is multidimensional precarious employment higher for women?

Is multidimensional precarious employment higher for women?

Precarious employment at a young age and labor-market marginalization during middle-adulthood: A register-linked cohort study

Trapped in vicious cycles: unraveling the health experiences and needs of adults living with socioeconomic insecurity

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