ABSTRACT

This study uses the British Household Panel Survey to assess how working conditions affect union dissolution, distinguishing between cohabiting and married couples. While previous studies focus on labour income and measures related to working time, we address three new working conditions of the 24/7 economy, namely temporary employment, promotion opportunities, and job responsibility. We find important differences between married and cohabiting couples. In general, married partners have stronger relationship commitments, but they also tend to be more specialized, have greater job security, higher income, and lack of job responsibility, all of which appear to protect the marriage union. In contrast, those in cohabiting unions are more susceptible to demanding working conditions when these are experienced by both partners. Part-time employment and irregular work schedules put cohabitation at risk.

摘要

本研究使用英国家庭小组调查来评估工作条件如何影响工会解散，区分同居和已婚夫妇。虽然以前的研究侧重于劳动收入和与工作时间相关的措施，但我们讨论了 24/7 经济的三种新工作条件，即临时就业、晋升机会和工作责任。我们发现已婚夫妇和同居夫妇之间的重要区别。一般而言，已婚伴侣的关系承诺更强，但他们也往往更专业，工作保障更大，收入更高，缺乏工作责任感，所有这些似乎都在保护婚姻结合。相比之下，同居的人更容易受到双方都经历过的苛刻工作条件的影响。