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Family Size and Men's Labor Market Outcomes: Do Social Beliefs About Men's Roles in the Family Matter?
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Abstract This article provides evidence on the relationship between fathers' labor market outcomes and number of children. Using data from the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions and instrumental variable models, this study examines how family size is related to fathers' probability of ... view more
This article provides evidence on the relationship between fathers' labor market outcomes and number of children. Using data from the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions and instrumental variable models, this study examines how family size is related to fathers' probability of employment, number of paid working hours, job rank, wages, and job stability across European countries with diverse social beliefs about men's financial and caregiving responsibilities. Results show that having a larger family is associated with increases in fathers' share of paid working hours, chances of having a permanent contract and a managerial position, and wages. These findings are, however, largely due to selection. Net of selection, fathers tend to increase paid working hours and are more likely to be promoted after childbirth only in countries where they are considered the main income providers, and acceptance of involved fatherhood is weak. The magnitude of these effects is small, however.... view less
Keywords
EVS; man; family; value system; gender role; role distribution; labor market; father; child; family size
Classification
Family Sociology, Sociology of Sexual Behavior
Labor Market Research
Free Keywords
EVS 2008; EU-SILC 2004-2011
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
Page/Pages
p. 93-118
Journal
Feminist Economics, 28 (2022) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/13545701.2021.2015076
ISSN
1466-4372
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed