ABSTRACT The detrimental effects of job loss and unemployment are not limited to the unemployed worker but ripple out to affect those closest to him or her. These ripple effects most notably impact the unemployed worker’s family, including a spouse or partner and/or children. Previous research related to the impacts on marital or partner relationships and families and the particular effects of unemployment on children is explored. Financial or economic stressors and strain brought about by job loss; the effects of stress and reduced mental health among unemployed workers and their spouses; and protective resources for coping with job loss are also discussed. The impact on children, in particular their mental health, development, and educational/human capital attainment are outlined. Implications for future interventions and unemployment policy are highlighted.

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失业给家庭带来的挑战

摘要失业和失业的不利影响不仅限于失业工人，而且还会波及到最接近他或她的人。这些连锁反应最明显地影响了失业工人的家庭，包括配偶，伴侣和/或子女。以前的研究涉及对婚姻或伴侣关系以及家庭的影响，以及失业对儿童的特殊影响。失业带来的财务或经济压力和压力；失业工人及其配偶的压力和心理健康下降的影响；还讨论了应对失业的保护资源。概述了对儿童的影响，特别是对他们的心理健康，发展以及教育/人力资本素养的影响。