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Are you happy while you work?

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posted on 2023-06-09, 00:06 authored by Alex Bryson, George MackerronGeorge Mackerron
Using 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.

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  • Published

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Journal

Economic Journal

ISSN

0013-0133

Publisher

Wiley

Issue

599

Volume

127

Page range

106-125

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  • Economics Publications

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2016-01-20

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2021-03-04

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