Does less working time improve life satisfaction? Evidence from European Social Survey

Abstract

Highlights ➢ Ordered probit model is used to analyze worktime-satisfaction nexus in Europe. ➢ A shorter working schedule can improve life satisfaction. ➢ Health plays a mediating role in worktime-satisfaction nexus. ➢ Trust, social inclusion, safety and digitalization can promote life satisfaction. ➢ Private firm employees prefer shorter work weeks while others show no preference.

Keywords

• Life satisfaction
• Working time
• Ordered probit model
• Health
• Job category